What is an adaptation?

Natural Selection and Adaptation in Evolution

Interactive Video
•
Biology
•
6th - 10th Grade
•
Medium

Mia Campbell
Used 33+ times
FREE Resource
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A process by which a population becomes less suited to its environment
A random change in the genetic makeup of an organism
A trait that decreases an organism's chance of survival
A trait that makes an organism more suited to its environment
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does natural selection contribute to adaptation?
By increasing the gene pool diversity without selection
By ensuring all organisms have equal chances of survival
By preventing any changes in the traits of organisms
By favoring organisms with beneficial heritable traits
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the term 'fitness' refer to in the context of natural selection?
The health level of an organism
The physical strength of an organism
The speed at which an organism can move
An organism's ability to survive and reproduce in its environment
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What kind of adaptations do Africanized honeybees have?
Nests in open air due to cold climates
Nests in protected structures like hollow trees
Low defensiveness due to fewer predators
High defensiveness due to more aggressive predators
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why haven't fish evolved traits like laser eyes or teleportation for defense?
Because these traits do not increase fitness
Because such traits are not heritable
Because natural selection works with existing genetic variations
Because fish do not face any predators
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?
Longer and sharper bones in fish
Nests in open air by Africanized honeybees
Increased melanin pigmentation
Scaly armor on organisms
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is an example of an anatomical adaptation?
The ability to cook predators to death by vibrating flight muscles
The development of a protective shell in turtles
The construction of nests in open air
The behavior of living inside parasitic wasps
Create a free account and access millions of resources
Similar Resources on Quizizz
11 questions
Exploring Animal Adaptations

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Exploring Animal Adaptations for Winter Survival

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Exploring Evolution and Natural Selection Concepts

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
9 questions
Invasive Species Impact and Characteristics

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Natural Selection and Antibiotic Resistance

Interactive video
•
7th - 10th Grade
8 questions
Amazing Hummingbird Experience!

Interactive video
•
6th - 9th Grade
11 questions
Storm Petrels and Their Unique Nesting Habits

Interactive video
•
6th - 10th Grade
11 questions
Animal Adaptations and Survival Strategies

Interactive video
•
5th - 8th Grade
Popular Resources on Quizizz
15 questions
Multiplication Facts

Quiz
•
4th Grade
25 questions
SS Combined Advisory Quiz

Quiz
•
6th - 8th Grade
40 questions
Week 4 Student In Class Practice Set

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
40 questions
SOL: ILE DNA Tech, Gen, Evol 2025

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
20 questions
NC Universities (R2H)

Quiz
•
9th - 12th Grade
15 questions
June Review Quiz

Quiz
•
Professional Development
20 questions
Congruent and Similar Triangles

Quiz
•
8th Grade
25 questions
Triangle Inequalities

Quiz
•
10th - 12th Grade