Adaptation and Habitats

1

A kangaroo has large hind legs adapted for:

A Jumping B Swimming C Climbing D Digging

2

A plant with needle-like leaves is likely adapted to:

A Cold or dry conditions B Wet conditions C Windy conditions D Shady conditions

3

Which of the following is an adaptation of aquatic plants?

A Air spaces in tissues B Thick bark C Deep roots D Waxy leaves

4

Which animal has a long tongue to reach nectar from flowers?

A Butterfly B Elephant C Lion D Penguin

5

Which of the following is a habitat?

A All of these B Forest C Ocean D Desert

6

Which adaptation helps a camel survive in the desert?

A Humps that store fat B Large ears C Long tail D Webbed feet

7

The ability of an organism to change its behavior in response to the environment is a:

A Behavioral adaptation B Structural adaptation C Functional adaptation D Seasonal adaptation

8

Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation?

A Birds migrating south for winter B A polar bear's thick fur C A cactus's waxy coating D A fish's gills

9

A frog is adapted to live in both water and land, so it is called:

A Amphibious B Aquatic C Terrestrial D Arboreal

10

A plant that grows in dry conditions is called a:

A Xerophyte B Hydrophyte C Mesophyte D Bryophyte

11

The spines of a porcupine are an adaptation for:

A Defense B Attracting mates C Hunting D Thermoregulation

12

A lion's sharp claws are an adaptation for:

A Catching prey B Climbing trees C Digging burrows D Swimming

13

Birds have hollow bones to:

A Reduce weight for flight B Store air C Produce sound D Keep warm

14

A plant adapted to live in water is called a:

A Hydrophyte B Xerophyte C Mesophyte D Halophyte

15

Mimicry is an adaptation where an organism:

A Resembles another organism B Changes color C Moves to a new habitat D Hibernates

16

Which of the following is an example of a marine habitat?

A Coral reef B River C Lake D Pond

17

The long ears of a fennec fox help it to:

A Dissipate heat B Hear predators C Communicate D Find food

18

The bright colors of some flowers are adaptations for:

A Attracting pollinators B Protection from herbivores C Photosynthesis D Water conservation

19

Which of the following is a freshwater habitat?

A Pond B Ocean C Sea D Desert

20

A squirrel's sharp claws help it to:

A Climb trees B Dig holes C Swim D Fly

21

Cacti have spines instead of leaves to:

A Reduce water loss B Attract pollinators C Store more water D Photosynthesize

22

Which adaptation helps a snake move without legs?

A Scales B Forked tongue C Venom D Camouflage

23

The thick layer of fat under the skin of a polar bear helps it:

A Insulate against cold B Move faster C Store food D Repel water

24

A habitat that has many trees and receives high rainfall is a:

A Rainforest B Desert C Grassland D Tundra

25

Which animal uses echolocation as an adaptation?

A Bat B Eagle C Shark D Elephant