Quiz Unit 5 Parent’s

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School Year 2023-2024 Signature
Name Class Primary 6
Subject Science Date
Topic Unit 5: Adaptations Teacher Mr. Richard

A. Choose the option that best answers the questions below. (4 points)

1. What is an adaptation?
a) A plant or animal's home
b) A trait or behaviour that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment
c) A type of food that plants and animals eat
d) The process of growing taller

2. Which of the following adaptations helps snakes move?

a) Long and strong tail
b) Muscular legs
c) Special scales on the underside of the body
d) Flat tail

3. Which of the following helps kangaroo to jump great distances?

a) Flat tail and muscular legs
b) Long strong tail and muscular legs
c) Special scales on the underside of the body
d) A streamlined body

4. Which of the following is an example of structural adaptation?

a) Spines on cacti
b) Growing toward the sun
c) Closing leaves in hot weather
d) Closing leaves when being touched

5. Which of the following is an example of behavioural adaptation in animals?

a) Hollow bones to allow for flying
b) Streamlined body for swimming
c) Having a swim bladder for choosing water depth
d) Hibernating in the wintertime

6. Which of the following is an example of a structural adaptation?

a) Migration
b) Hibernation
c) Sharp claws on a predator

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d) Mimicry

7. How does camouflage help animals survive?

a) It helps them attract mates
b) It helps them hide from predators or prey
c) It helps them fly better
d) It helps them communicate with others

8. Which of the following is a behavioural adaptation?

a) A polar bear's thick fur
b) A chameleon changing colour
c) A cheetah's speed
d) A bat's echolocation

9. What is mimicry?
a) Imitating the behaviour of other animals
b) Copying the appearance of another organism to gain an advantage
c) Hiding from predators
d) Sleeping during the day and being active at night

10. What adaptation helps plants in dry environments reduce water loss?
a) Large leaves
b) Thin roots
c) Thick waxy coating on leaves
d) No roots

11. Which adaptation allows a cactus to survive in a desert?

a) Broad leaves
b) Thick stem for water storage
c) Long roots
d) Fragile branches

12. How do animals in cold climates, like the Arctic, stay warm?
a) Growing long fur
b) Migrating to warmer areas
c) Shedding fur
d) Staying in the shade

13. What is the purpose of a bird's beak adaptation?

a) To help them see better
b) To attract mates
c) To catch and eat prey or gather food
d) To store food

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14. What is a nocturnal animal?
a) An animal that only eats plants
b) An animal that is active during the day
c) An animal that is active during the night
d) An animal that lives in trees

15. How do porcupines defend themselves from predators?

a) Speed and agility
b) Camouflage
c) Sharp quills
d) Mimicry

16. What is the purpose of a plant's thorns?

a) To attract pollinators
b) To store water
c) To defend against herbivores
d) To provide support for the stem

17. How do some animals use warning coloration as an adaptation?

a) To hide from predators
b) To warn predators that they are poisonous or dangerous
c) To attract mates
d) To mimic their surroundings

18. What adaptation helps a rabbit escape from predators?

a) Sharp teeth
b) Camouflage
c) Powerful hind legs
d) Long tail

19. How does a camel's hump help it survive in the desert?

a) It helps the camel see long distances
b) It stores water for long periods
c) It provides shade
d) It helps the camel fly

20. What is an example of a plant adaptation to low light conditions in a forest?

a) Broad leaves
b) Needle-like leaves
c) Thin stem
d) No leaves

B. Answer the following questions in full sentences. (5 points)

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1. Describe one behavioural adaptation of an animal.
2. Describe one structural adaptation of a plant.
3. Describe one reproductive adaptation of an animal.
4. Explain why some animals go extinct.

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