1. ANIMAL
ADAPTATIONS

2. Name the 4 basic needs of all animals.
oxygen
food
water
shelter

3. To change to make fit or suitable is to _________.
adapt

4. An _________________ is any body structure or behavior that enables an animal to find food, protect itself from extreme conditions, or escape predators.
adaptation

5. Physical attributes that help an animal to survive are ____________ adaptations.

6. Activities performed by an animal that help it survive are ____________ adaptations.
behavioral

7. Camouflage
____________________ is an adaptation in which an animal can hide by blending in with its surroundings.

8. An adaptation in which one animal imitates another animal is ___________.
mimicry

9. A pattern of behavior that requires no thinking is called ____________.
instinct

10. An instinctive behavior in which some animals move from one place to another is _________________.
migrating

11. An instinctive behavior in which some animals spend the winter in an inactive condition is called __________________.
hibernating

12. Is the adaptation physical or behavioral?

13. A polar bear’s fur
physical

14. A bat eared fox’s big ears
physical

15. Penguins huddling together to stay warm
BEHAVIORAL

16. An Io moth’s eyespots on its wings
physical

17. Geese flying south for the winter
BEHAVIORAL

18. A dormouse hibernating for the winter
BEHAVIORAL

19. Jacana birds build floating nests
BEHAVIORAL

20. A zebra’s stripes help it to hide
physical

21. Sharp claws on a badger help it to dig
physical