Adaptation Challenge

Adaptation Challenge

Adaptations are special features of organisms that help them survive and live in their environments. Test your knowledge on the different adaptations that animals have developed over the years with this quiz.

published on April 17, 2023
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Which of the following allows the kangaroo to stay cool?

Which of the following allows the kangaroo to stay cool?
It builds its habitat in the shade
It has special fur that reduces glare
It licks its forearms to cool off
It hangs its tail in water
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What adaptation do skinks have that allow them to escape predators?

What adaptation do skinks have that allow them to escape predators?
Explosive camouflage
Poisonous slime
Ability to fly
Ability to drop its tail
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What adaptation helps the leafcutter ant cut leaves?

What adaptation helps the leafcutter ant cut leaves?
Sharp teeth
Long legs
Hunting instincts
Long, sharp mandibles
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What adaptation do zebras have which helps them avoid predators?

What adaptation do zebras have which helps them avoid predators?
Camouflage colors
Ability to climb trees
Herd behavior
Spikey fur
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How do lizards adapt to their environment?

How do lizards adapt to their environment?
Storing water in their tails
Hibernating for long periods of time
Displaying bright colors
Changing colors to match their surroundings
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What adaptation do frogs have which helps them stay safe from predators?

Fleeing quickly
Climbing trees
Poisonous skin secretions
Changing colors to match their surroundings
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How have ostriches adapted to their environment?

Growing large wings
Growing long necks
Growing strong legs
Growing large bill
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Which adaptation gives flying squirrels their name?

Which adaptation gives flying squirrels their name?
Webbed feet
Stealthy movements
Color Changing fur
Gliding Ability
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What adaptation do geckos have that helps them stay safe from predators?

Camouflage colors
Ability to climb trees
Pleasing melodies
Releasing tails when grabbed
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What adaptation do moths have which helps them keep hidden from predators?

What adaptation do moths have which helps them keep hidden from predators?
Camouflage colors
Sharp teeth
Polarizing eyes
Ability to fly quickly and erratically
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How do dolphins provide an adaptation benefit to their environment?

How do dolphins provide an adaptation benefit to their environment?
Their loud calls scare away predators
Sleeping with one eye open
Hunting in packs
Keeping the oceans alive by eating smaller fish