Elementary School: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade - Science - Adaptation Of Animals And Plants Solution - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1.

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

40%
A habitat
0%
A river
20%
A wood
40%
An environment

Q.2.

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

50%
Flowers only open during the heat of the day
0%
The leaves are spines to prevent water loss
0%
The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
50%
The swollen stem stores water

Q.3.

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

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They are tall so that it is easy to spot predators
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They can drink up to 12 gallons of water when available
0%
They have a long neck to eat leaves from tree tops
100%
They have a tiny heart to pump blood up their necks

Q.4.

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

0%
It has a large root system to absorb water and minerals
0%
It has a large root system to anchor the tree
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It has plenty of leaves to absorb sunlight
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It loses its leaves in autumn to save food

Q.5.

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

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

Q.6.

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

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

Q.7.

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

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

Q.8.

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

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The flower moves during the day to face the sun
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The stems and leaves are hairy to prevent water loss
0%
They grow near to the ground to protect against winds
0%
They have shallow roots as the top layer of soil is frozen

Q.9.

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

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

Q.10.

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

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