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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the name of the scientist who had the theory of evolution?LamarckEinsteinWashingtonDarwin
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is a physical adaptation for the underlined animal?A snake unhinges its jaw to eat a rabbit it just caught.A hognose snake rolls over, slows its breathing, and hangs its tongue out to pretend to be dead.A herd of buffalo encircle their young to protect them from a pack of wolves.A dung beetle rolls a piece of dung across the desert.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following is NOT a behaviour?MigrationHibernationExtinction
- 4. Multiple ChoiceTrue or false: When an animal hibernates, its body temperature drops and its heartbeat and breathing slows down.TrueFalse
- 5. Multiple ChoicePolar bears have compact ears, a small tail, and thick fur to keep themselves warm. Are these examples of physical (structural) or behavioural adaptations?PhysicalBehavioural
- 6. Multiple ChoiceThe goal of every species on earth is...to survive and reproducedivide and conquersurvive and conquerreproduce and die
- 7. Multiple ChoiceA trait or behavior that helps organisms survive and reproducemultiplicationrevoltadaptationpopulate
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the scientific term for an animal that is eaten by another animal?predatordinnerpreystupid
- 9. Multiple ChoiceLions often hide in the tall grass while stalking their prey. This is an example of...camouflagewarning colorationmimicryhibernation
- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhy is a spider spinning a web an innate behavior?It learns how to spin the web from its mother.It learns how to spin a web through insight learning.It is born knowing how to spin a web.It learns how to spin a web through observational learning.
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following terms is another term for innate?instinctlearnedtrial and errorcopying
- 12. Multiple ChoiceA rabbit is running away from a fox. What is the stimulus for this behavior?avoiding a predatorfoodmigrationestivation
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhich type of behavior is most likely to occur due to a seasonal change stimulus?migrationestivationreproductionsocial grooming
- 14. Multiple ChoiceAn octopus can change its color to match its surroundings. This is an example of which type of behavior?camouflagemimicrycooperative behaviorestivation
- 15. Multiple ChoiceA pine snake moves it tail quickly in pine needles so it sounds like a rattle snake. This is an example of which type of behavior?camouflagemimicryestivationmigration
- 16. Multiple ChoiceMichael went to the circus and saw a seal balance a beach ball on its nose. This is an example of a...instinctmimicrycamouflagelearned behavior
- 17. Multiple Choice
Which of these choices is an example of something that is needed for survival?AdaptationFoodWaterAll of the above - 18. Multiple ChoiceJessica’s dog Spike likes to dig holes and chase other dogs. He barks when a stranger approaches. Spike comes to Jessica whenever she calls him.Which is a learned behavior of Spike’s?barking at strangersdigging holeschasing other dogscoming when called
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the movement of animals from one place to another as a response to seasonal changes?migrationhibernationcourtshipdefense
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of these is an instinct?a chimpanzee learning to use sticks to find bugs in the dirtTeaching a dog to roll over by using treatsa salmon swimming upstream to lay its eggsa child learning that fire will cause pain
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the scientific term for an animal that is eaten by another animal?predatordinnerpreystupid
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the scientific term for the ability to blend in with the surroundings?invisibilityconservationninja skillscamouflage
- 23. Multiple ChoiceHow do adaptations help animals?To escape animalsto hunt for foodto survive in their habitatsAll of these are correct
- 24. Multiple ChoiceThe ears of this fox are an example of...A behavioral adaptationPoor breedingA physical adaptationPlastic surgery gone horribly wrong
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