21 questions
Which adaptation helps owls to hunt at night better than most animals?
a sharp beak
soft feathers
large eyes
small eyes
All plants and animals of the desert habitat, or biome, must adapt to survive without _________ for long periods of time.
food
water
sun
shelter
In which habitat would you find animals with the adaption of a thick layer of insulating blubber under the skin?
polar region
tropical rain forest
grassland
desert
Venom is an adaptation used for
warning predators
attracting mates
hiding from predators
hunting prey
A feeding adaptation found in herbivore mammals is _______.
speed
long teeth with long sharp points
antlers
teeth with broad, flat services
Grouping together to protect against danger is an adaptation called ___________.
mantling
camouflaging
herding
hibernating
How is a spiny anteater's tongue adapted for eating ants?
It is sticky.
It is long.
It is covered with sharp spines.
It is hairy.
Which adaptation helps giraffes survive by reducing competition for food?
Which of the following traits is NOT an adaptation found in hippos for life in the water?
They have a huge lung capacity.
Their nose and ears may be closed while under water.
They have webbed feet.
They are nocturnal.
Some ocean animals use camouflage to help them survive. Which is the best example of camouflage?
a flounder fish that blends into the ocean floor
a puffer fish that inflates its body
a shark that sneaks up on its prey
a sea anemone that travels around on a crab
Which observation in a forest involves an interaction between two groups of living organisms?
Termites live in a decaying log
Plants provide food for wildlife
A snake suns itself on a rock
Trees grow next to a creek
Which of the following adaptations would help a short plant survive in an environment where sunlight was limited?
thick stems
bright flowers
shallow roots
large leaves
Is it a living or a nonliving thing?
LIVING
NONLIVING
Is it a living or a nonliving thing?
LIVING
NONLIVING