What is an adaptation?
Exploring Adaptations | Compilation

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A random mutation with no effect on survival
A learned behavior that decreases an organism's fitness
An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's fitness
A temporary change in an organism's environment
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Which of the following is an example of a physical adaptation?
A dog learning to fetch
Fish developing fins for swimming
Birds migrating south for the winter
A cat purring when content
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is phototaxis?
Movement in response to sound
Movement in response to touch
Movement in response to temperature
Movement in response to light
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How do Texas-horned toads defend themselves?
By camouflaging with their environment
By using their sharp claws
By spitting blood from their eyes
By emitting a foul odor
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What adaptation does the blue-tongued skink use to deter predators?
It changes color to blend in
It inflates its body to appear larger
It mimics a poisonous animal with its blue tongue
It emits a loud noise to scare predators
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the primary focus of the study discussed in the 'Human Impact on Wildlife' section?
The role of urbanization in habitat loss
The impact of pollution on marine life
The influence of human disturbance on wildlife nocturnality
The effect of climate change on animal migration
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is temporal partitioning?
Species sharing the same habitat
Species being active at different times to avoid competition
Species migrating to different regions
Species avoiding each other in space
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Why might smaller animals have an advantage in certain environments?
They require more food
They can hide more easily
They have a higher metabolism
They need less space and resources
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is island dwarfism?
The increase in animal size due to isolation
The phenomenon of species becoming smaller on islands
The adaptation of animals to colder climates
The tendency for animals to grow larger on islands
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a potential downside of animals becoming smaller over time?
Difficulty in finding mates
Higher energy requirements
Increased vulnerability to predators
Reduced ability to adapt to environmental changes
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