Animal and Plant Adaptations Quiz

What is the main function of the waxy cuticle on a desert cactus?

• To absorb water from the air

• To reduce water loss

• To attract pollinators

• To support the cactus structure

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Why do desert cacti have shallow roots?

• To avoid underground predators

• To anchor the cactus in rocky soil

• To quickly absorb surface water from rain

• To access deep groundwater

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What would likely happen to a cactus if moved to a temperate forest?

• It would grow faster

• It might suffer from root rot due to excess water

• It would produce more spines

• It would adapt easily without problems

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How does the polar bear’s blubber help it survive?

• It helps polar bears swim faster

• It protects polar bears from predators

• It provides insulation to retain body heat

• It allows polar bears to store oxygen

What purpose do a polar bear’s large, fur-covered paws serve?

• To dig dens in the snow

• To distribute weight on ice and aid swimming

• To attract mates

• To catch fish more easily

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Why is camouflage an important adaptation for the Malaysian leaf insect?

• It helps the insect attract mates

• It allows the insect to fly faster

• It helps the insect avoid predators

• It helps the insect find food

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What type of adaptation is a giraffe’s long neck?

• Structural adaptation

• Behavioral adaptation

• Physiological adaptation

• Genetic mutation

How does the giraffe’s cardiovascular system help it when lowering its head?

• It pumps less blood to the brain

• It causes the giraffe to faint

• It regulates blood pressure to prevent fainting

• It stops the heart temporarily

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What would most likely happen if trees in the giraffe’s habitat became shorter?

• Giraffes would grow longer necks

• Giraffes would migrate to forests

• Giraffes might evolve shorter necks over time

• Giraffes would stop eating leaves

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Which of the following best describes natural selection?

• All individuals in a population are identical

• Individuals with advantageous traits survive and reproduce more

• Organisms can choose their traits

• Evolution happens in one generation

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