Adaptation of Animals and Plants 01

1. The area in which an organism lives is called .......

   • A habitat
   • A river
   • A wood
   • An environment

2. A polar bear is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • They have a thick layer of fat for insulation
   • They have big feet to produce high pressure on the snow
   • They have waterproof fur for insulation when in water
   • They have white fur to blend with surroundings

3. An oak tree is adapted to grow in a wood. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • It has a large root system to absorb water and minerals
   • It has a large root system to anchor the tree
   • It has plenty of leaves to absorb sunlight
   • It loses its leaves in autumn to save food

4. A cactus is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • Flowers only open during the heat of the day
   • The leaves are spines to prevent water loss
   • The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
   • The swollen stem stores water

5. A camel is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • The hump is used to store fat
   • The nostrils can close to keep sand out
   • They have large feet so they do not sink in soft sand
   • They have long eyelashes to attract other camels

6. Hedgehogs are nocturnal and hibernate during the winter. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • Hedgehogs eat insects and worms - they are herbivores
   • Their metabolic rate drops in winter
   • They are nocturnal as many insects are active at night
   • They hibernate as food is scarce in winter

7. Giraffes are adapted to live on the African savanna. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • They are tall so that it is easy to spot predators
   • They can drink up to 12 gallons of water when available
   • They have a long neck to eat leaves from tree tops
   • They have a tiny heart to pump blood up their necks

8. Desert tortoises are adapted to live in the desert. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • The adults can survive about a year with no water
   • The hard shell can't protect them
   • They burrow to protect themselves from the extreme heat
   • They dig shallow pits to catch water

9. An arctic poppy is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?

   • The flower moves during the day to face the sun
   • The stems and leaves are hairy to prevent water loss
   • They grow near to the ground to protect against winds
   • They have shallow roots as the top layer of soil is frozen

10. Penguins are adapted to live in the antarctic. Which of the following is NOT true?

    • The dark coloured feathers reflect heat from the sun
    • Their webbed feet make them powerful swimmers
    • They have overlapping feathers to waterproof them
    • They have thick skin and lots of fat to keep them warm

Quiz written by Sue Davison