KS3 - Ks3 Science - Adaptation Of Animals And Plants 01 Solution - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1.

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

7%
It has a large root system to absorb water and minerals
7%
It has a large root system to anchor the tree
20%
It has plenty of leaves to absorb sunlight
67%
It loses its leaves in autumn to save food

Q.2.

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

93%
A habitat
0%
A river
0%
A wood
7%
An environment

Q.3.

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

38%
The flower moves during the day to face the sun
31%
The stems and leaves are hairy to prevent water loss
8%
They grow near to the ground to protect against winds
23%
They have shallow roots as the top layer of soil is always frozen

Q.4.

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

17%
The adults can survive about a year with no water
67%
The hard shell can't protect them
17%
They burrow to protect themselves from the extreme heat
0%
They dig shallow pits to catch water

Q.5.

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

58%
Flowers only open during the heat of the day
25%
The leaves are spines to prevent water loss
17%
The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
0%
The swollen stem stores water

Q.6.

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

25%
They are tall so that it is easy to spot predators
17%
They can drink up to 12 gallons of water when available
0%
They have a long neck to eat leaves from tree tops
58%
They have a tiny heart to pump blood up their necks

Q.7.

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

9%
The hump is used to store fat
0%
The nostrils can close to keep sand out
9%
They have large feet so they do not sink in soft sand
82%
They have long eyelashes to attract other camels

Q.8.

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

9%
They have a thick layer of fat for insulation
64%
They have big feet to produce high pressure on the snow
27%
They have waterproof fur for insulation when in water
0%
Their fur looks white to blend in with their surroundings

Q.9.

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

64%
The dark coloured feathers reflect heat from the sun
0%
Their webbed feet make them powerful swimmers
27%
They have overlapping feathers to waterproof them
9%
They have thick skin and lots of fat to keep them warm

Q.10.

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

27%
Hedgehogs eat insects and worms - they are herbivores
18%
Their metabolic rate drops in winter
45%
They are nocturnal as many insects are active at night
9%
They hibernate as food is scarce in winter