High School: 9th and 10th Grade - Biology - Adaptations For Survival Solution - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1.

How does a cactus avoid being eaten by animals?

21%
It has spikes which prevent water loss by evaporation
17%
It has a thick fleshy stem which stores water
8%
It has deep roots to absorb as much water as possible
54%
It has spikes which hurt the animal

Q.2.

Arctic animals have which adaptation to allow survival?

22%
Brown fur in the summer and white fur in the winter for camouflage
44%
Thick layer of fat so they can survive hibernation
11%
Small eyes and ears to keep out the cold
22%
Ability to swim faster than their prey

Q.3.

Animals compete with each other for which of the following resources?

44%
A habitat
39%
A territory
11%
An ecosystem
6%
An adaptation

Q.4.

Which of the following is a special adaptation for survival in desert plants?

12%
Larger surface area to volume ratio
41%
Reduced leaf surface area
35%
Thorns
12%
Increased number of stomata

Q.5.

Microorganisms have to compete with each other for which of the following?

33%
A mate
27%
CO2
0%
Light
40%
Nutrients

Q.6.

Which one of the following resources is the least likely to be a limiting factor for plants?

36%
Water
21%
Carbon dioxide
7%
Light intensity
36%
Temperature

Q.7.

Animals can display features similar to those of poisonous animals, to deter predators. What is this known as?

15%
Marquetry
31%
Mimicry
31%
Mockery
23%
Minimalism

Q.8.

Which of the following statements is true of extremophiles?

42%
Extremophiles are tolerant to high temperatures
8%
Extremophiles are intolerant to high pressure
33%
Extremophiles are tolerant to light intensity variations
17%
Extremophiles are intolerant to low salt levels

Q.9.

In order to survive, plants need: light, space, nutrients, water and what else?

43%
Carbon dioxide
29%
Hydrogen
14%
Soil
14%
Glucose

Q.10.

How does camouflage help an animal to survive?

8%
Helps it to thermoregulate
38%
Ensures that it blends in with the surroundings
38%
Makes sure that the predator or prey cannot see it
15%
Helps to cool it down