Animal Adaptations Worksheet
Explore animal adaptations with this Grade 6 science worksheet, covering physical and behavioral adaptations, camouflage, mimicry, and more.
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of animal adaptations.
1. Which of the following is an example of a physical adaptation?
A bird migrating south for winter
A bear hibernating in winter
A polar bear's thick fur
A dog panting on a hot day
2. What is the primary purpose of camouflage?
To attract mates
To hide from predators or prey
To keep warm
To fly faster
3. A behavioral adaptation is something an animal to survive.
4. is when an animal copies the appearance or behavior of another animal.
5. Animals that live in very cold climates often have thick layers of fat called to keep them warm.
6. Hibernation is a physical adaptation.
True
False
7. A chameleon changing its skin color is an example of camouflage.
True
False
8. Describe one physical adaptation and one behavioral adaptation of an animal of your choice. Explain how each adaptation helps the animal survive.
9. The chameleon below uses camouflage to blend into its surroundings.
Why is camouflage an important adaptation for the chameleon?