Animal Adaptations and Their Functions

The video tutorial discusses the concept of adaptation in animals, focusing on structural and behavioral adaptations. It uses camels as a primary example to explain structural adaptations like humps for fat storage and long legs for heat management. Behavioral adaptations are illustrated with examples of bears hibernating and peacocks dancing to attract mates. The tutorial concludes with a brief overview of how adaptations are classified.

What is the primary focus of adaptation in animals?

• To change their diet

• To adapt to their surroundings

• To become more colorful

• To increase their size

What is the primary function of a camel's hump?

• To protect from predators

• To store water

• To store fat

• To help in swimming

Why do camels have long, sturdy legs?

• To dig for water

• To keep their bodies away from the hot sand

• To run faster

• To climb trees

What adaptation helps camels walk on sand without sinking?

• Hooves

• Flat feet

• Webbed feet

• Twin-toed feet

How do camels protect their eyes from sand?

• With long, bushy eyelashes

• By closing their eyes

• By wearing goggles

• With a special membrane

What is an example of a behavioral adaptation in bears?

• Migration

• Hibernation

• Building nests

• Changing color

Why do peacocks perform a dance?

• To find food

• To cool down

• To scare predators

• To attract a mate

What distinguishes structural adaptations from behavioral adaptations?

• Behavioral adaptations involve physical changes

• Behavioral adaptations are temporary

• Structural adaptations involve physical changes

• Structural adaptations involve changes in behavior

Which of the following is NOT a structural adaptation?

• Camel's hump

• Bear's hibernation

• Peacock's tail feathers

• Camel's long legs

What is the purpose of a peacock's long tail feathers?

• To attract mates

• To help in flying

• To camouflage

• To store food