- 1. What would happen if a gray fox were placed in the Arctic?
A) It would immediately meet up with the Arctic fox and there wouldn't be any problems.
B) It would have a hard time surviving because it has not adapted to the Arctic.
C) It would be able to survive without any problems.
- 2. What adaptation, besides large ears, might an animal have to keep cool?
A) Short fur
B) Dark colored fur
C) Long fur
- 3. What is an adaptation that fennec and arctic foxes have in common?
A) Yellow fur
B) Furry feet
C) White fur
- 4. True or false. An adaptation of a gray fox is that its small body makes moving through the forest easy.
A) False
B) True
- 5. True or false. Curved claws make it difficult for a gray fox to climb trees.
A) False
B) True
- 6. What are three purposes of adaptations?
A) Helping organisms attract mates and reproduce.
B) All of these are correct.
C) Protecting organisms from danger.
D) Helping organisms get their energy.
- 7. True or false. Hibernation is a body process that allows organisms to use less energy in the winter months.
A) False
B) True
- 8. Look at the picture of peacock on p. 168. Why does a male have beautiful, shiny feathers?
A) To attract a female.
B) To win fights against other females.
- 9. True or false. A structure adaptation involves the actual structure of the organism. For example- webbed feet on a duck, backbones on humans, etc...
A) False
B) True
- 10. The mandrill on p. 169 eats grasses and seeds. What might happen to the mandrill if the grasses and seeds in his environment stop growing?
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