Animal Adaptations
Biology ⇒ Animal Biology
Animal Adaptations starts at 7 and continues till grade 12.
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Context: A species of bird has developed a long, curved beak that allows it to reach nectar deep inside flowers. What type of adaptation is this, and how does it benefit the bird?
Describe how group living can be an adaptation for some animals.
Describe how the blubber of whales is an adaptation to their environment.
Describe how the long legs of wading birds are an adaptation to their habitat.
Describe one adaptation of animals living in the deep sea and explain its function.
Describe one behavioral adaptation of meerkats and explain its benefit.
Explain how camouflage helps animals survive.
Context: A species of bird has developed a long, curved beak that allows it to reach nectar deep inside flowers. What type of adaptation is this, and how does it benefit the bird?
Which adaptation allows birds to fly long distances during seasonal changes? (1) Hibernation (2) Migration (3) Camouflage (4) Mimicry
Which adaptation helps penguins survive in cold climates? (1) Hollow bones (2) Thick layer of feathers (3) Long legs (4) Large ears
Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation? (1) Thick fur (2) Hibernation (3) Sharp teeth (4) Gills
Which of the following is a physiological adaptation for conserving water? (1) Thick fur (2) Large ears (3) Producing concentrated urine (4) Sharp claws
Fill in the blank: The _______ of a camel stores fat, which can be converted to water and energy.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of a kangaroo helps it to move quickly across open land.
Fill in the blank: The _______ of a woodpecker helps it to peck into wood to find insects.
Fill in the blank: The ability of bats to use echolocation is an example of a _______ adaptation.
True or False: Adaptations always make animals stronger or faster.
True or False: Adaptations can be lost if they are no longer useful to the animal.
True or False: Adaptations can help animals find food, avoid predators, and reproduce.
True or False: Adaptations develop in an individual animal during its lifetime.
