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Adaptations and Survival

Quiz by Deborah Milligan

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10 questions
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  • Q1
    What is an adaptation?
    A change that helps a plant or animal live in its environment
    A book about animals
    A place where animals sleep
    A type of food animals eat
    30s
  • Q2
    Why do some animals have camouflage?
    To run faster than others
    To make noise and attract attention
    To find more food
    To blend in with their environment and avoid predators
    30s
  • Q3
    What is a benefit of having a thick fur coat in cold weather?
    It keeps the animal warm
    It helps the animal swim better
    It allows the animal to find food easily
    It makes the animal faster
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the purpose of a bird's beak shape?
    To help the bird eat its specific type of food
    To keep the bird warm
    To help the bird talk
    To help the bird fly faster
    30s
  • Q5
    Why do some animals hibernate in winter?
    To grow new fur
    To conserve energy when food is scarce
    To migrate to warmer places
    To play in the snow
    30s
  • Q6
    How do cacti survive in a desert?
    They grow very tall
    They have wings to fly
    They have many leaves
    They store water in their stems
    30s
  • Q7
    Why do polar bears have white fur?
    To help them swim
    To attract mates
    To keep warm
    To blend in with the snow and ice
    30s
  • Q8
    What adaptation helps frogs survive in both water and on land?
    Webbed feet for swimming and strong legs for jumping
    Long tails for balance
    Bright colors for warning
    Sharp claws for climbing
    30s
  • Q9
    How do plants adapt to grow in rocky or dry soil?
    They grow big leaves to catch sunlight
    They release seeds into the air
    They produce lots of flowers
    They develop deep roots to find water
    30s
  • Q10
    What is an example of an animal adaptation for finding food?
    Tigers have stripes to hide from their prey
    Elephants have long trunks to reach high trees or dig for water
    Cheetahs have long tails for balance when running
    Goldfish have gills to breathe underwater
    30s

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