Adaptation Quiz

What is the primary purpose of adaptation in animals and plants?

• To help them survive in their environment

• To make them faster

• To make them look more attractive

• To increase their size

How does camouflage benefit animals in the desert?

• It keeps them cool

• It makes them more colorful

• It helps them find food

• It allows them to blend into their surroundings

What adaptation helps polar bears survive in the Arctic?

• Long legs

• White fur for warmth and camouflage

• Sharp claws

• Thick skin

Why do some rainforest plants have drip tip leaves?

• To attract insects

• To absorb more sunlight

• To store water

• To allow water to flow off quickly

What is a unique feature of nocturnal animals like the tarsier?

• They have large ears

• They have large eyes for seeing in low light

• They have long tails

• They have sharp teeth

How do chipmunks adapt to the changing seasons in temperate forests?

• By growing thicker fur

• By hibernating during winter

• By changing color

• By migrating

What adaptation allows grassland animals to escape predators?

• Thick fur

• Sharp claws

• Camouflage

• Ability to run fast

Why do giraffes have long necks?

• To see predators from afar

• To reach leaves on tall trees

• To run faster

• To attract mates

What feature allows fish to breathe underwater?

• Scales

• Fins

• Gills

• Lungs

How do sea turtles move efficiently in water?

• With their shells

• With their flippers

• With their fins

• With their tails