1. Question 1 Which example BEST describes mimicry? A) moving to a new location to obtain food B) appearing to look like a different animal C) catching prey with sharp teeth D) keeping warm with thick fur

2. Question 2 Animals hibernate for many reasons. What is one reason animals would NOT hibernate? A) to conserve energy B) to avoid harsh climate conditions C) to locate prey D) to survive when food is hard to find

3. Question 3 Which statement describes how some animals may adapt to a climate change? A) urbanization causes some birds to mimic other birds B) deforestation causes some birds to change their beak shape C) natural disasters cause some mammals to hibernate D) seasons cause some animals to migrate

4. Question 4 The hoverfly and the wasp have similar coloration and physical characteristics. However, only the wasp can defend itself by stinging potential predators. Which type of protective adaptation is demonstrated by the hoverfly? A) stinger B) mimicry C) camouflage D) counter shading

5. Question 5 Which statement describes an organism’s camouflage adaptation? A) A chameleon changes its body coloring to blend into its environment. B) an elk has a four-chambered stomach to help digest the foods it eats. C) a shark has a light-colored belly and a darker top side to camouflage it in its habitat. D) a trumpeter swan has a sharp beak so it can dig for roots underwater.

6. Question 6 Study the picture. For which activity is this bird’s beak best adapted? A) tearing flesh B) spearing fish C) sipping nectar D) chiseling wood

7. Question 7 A walking stick is an insect that resembles a stick or branch of a plant. What is the BEST description of this protective adaptation? A) the walking stick is attracting a mate B) the walking stick is searching for food. C) the walking stick likes to look like sticks D) the walking stick is camouflaging itself from predators.

8. Question 8 Some species of lizards change their body colors to resemble their environment, inflate their bodies or throats, or secrete substances to mark territories. Which of these protective strategies is NOT an adaptation of the lizard? A) migration B) camouflage C) physical change D) chemical defense

9. Question 9 What type of birds have sharp, curved beaks for an aggressive style of hunting? A) looms B) raptors C) ducks D) grebes

10. Question 10 Many animals use mimicry to keep themselves safe from predators. Which animal is a common mimicker? A) The Eastern Coral Snake B) The Scarlet King Snake C) The Great White Shark D) The Pygmy Rattlesnake

11. Question 11 Why do animals eat so much before they hibernate? A) They live off the fat that the food stores B) The carbohydrates in the food make them feel sleepy C) The food remains in the stomach, so it never goes hungry while it sleeps. D) The animal will more than likely miss eating, so it eats as much as it can

12. Question 12 Why would an animal need camouflage? A) to aid in hunting & too hide from predators B) to hide from mates during the mating season C) to give hunters a hard time D) to make hide and seek more difficult with fellow animals from the environment.

13. Question 14 Which common house-hold room is a name for a shelter of hibernation? A) foyer B) living room C) kitchen D) den

14. Question 15 What type of bird would use its curved beak to hunt for mammals on the ground? A) cardinal B) humming bird C) eagle D) pelican

15. #16 Bird Beaks

16. #17 Which beak would be best for cracking open & eating seeds?