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This quiz contains 12 questions from a mix of 1 subtopics.
Which of the following is NOT one of the three main categories of adaptations?
environmental
anatomical
behavioural
physiological
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Which of the following is an example of an anatomical adaptation?
(Select all that apply)
fur
tool use
scales
migration
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Camouflage is an adaptation that helps organisms:
store water
conserve energy
attract mates
avoid detection
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Which of the following is an example of mimicry?
a harmless snake resembling a venomous one
a bear's thick fur to keep it warm
a fish's scales to help it be streamlined in water
a bird's colourful feathers for attracting mates
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Which of the following is an example of an innate, instinctive behavioural adaptation?
opossums playing dead to avoid predators
sea otters using rocks to open shells
bears learning to fish
birds learning to use tools
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Courtship displays, such as a male scorpion's dance, are examples of:
environmental adaptations
anatomical adaptations
physiological adaptations
behavioural adaptations
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Which of the following is an example of a seasonal behavioural adaptation?
(Select all that apply)
hibernation
migration
playing dead
tool use
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Tool use, such as sea otters using rocks to open shells, is an example of a:
learned behaviour
anatomical adaptation
physiological adaptation
innate behaviour
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Which of the following is an example of a physiological adaptation?
(Select all that apply)
production of venom
production of antibiotics
water storage
camouflage
mimicry
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Analogous structures serve:
different functions and originate from the same evolutionary path
similar functions and originate from the same evolutionary path
similar functions and originate from different evolutionary paths
different functions and originate from different evolutionary paths
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Dolphins and sharks have both developed dorsal fins despite their distinct evolutionary lineages. This is an example of:
convergent evolution
parallel evolution
divergent evolution
coevolution
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A peacock displaying its colourful tail feathers during mating rituals showcases:
neither anatomical nor behavioural adaptations
both anatomical and behavioural adaptations
anatomical adaptations only
behavioural adaptations only
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