Habitats and Adaptations: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 6 Science

Question 1

What adaptation helps penguins survive in cold environments?

Accepted Answer

Thick layer of blubber

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Webbed feet

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Long, bushy tail

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Sharp claws

Question 2

Why do animals adapt to their habitats?

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To increase their chances of survival

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To attract a mate

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To communicate with other animals

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To find food more easily

Question 3

What do we call the differences in physical characteristics within a population?

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Variation

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Adaptation

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Habitat

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Ecosystem

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a food chain in a grassland habitat?

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Grass -> Grasshopper -> Hawk

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Tree -> Bird -> Snake -> Hawk

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Plankton -> Fish -> Seal -> Killer whale

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Algae -> Shrimp -> Jellyfish -> Shark

Question 5

Which animal body shape helps it move quickly through the water?

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Long and thin

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Round and wide

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Flat and thin

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Short and fat

Question 6

What is the main reason birds have feathers?

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To help them fly

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To keep them warm

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To attract mates with bright colors

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To camouflage themselves in their surroundings

Question 7

What do we call it when animals move from one habitat to another, often over long distances?

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Migration

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Adaptation

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Camouflage

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Hibernation

Question 8

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation, where an animal changes its behavior to survive?

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Mimicking another animal to avoid predators

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A thick fur coat to stay warm in winter

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Sharp claws for hunting prey

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Poisonous skin to deter attackers

Question 9

Why can chameleons change the color of their skin?

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To camouflage themselves in their surroundings

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To attract mates

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To regulate their body temperature

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To communicate with other chameleons

Question 10

Which type of relationship between living organisms is mutually beneficial, where both species gain something from the interaction?

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Mutualism, where both organisms benefit from each other

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Predator-prey, where one organism hunts and eats another

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Competition, where two organisms compete for the same resources

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Commensalism, where one organism benefits from the presence of another without harming it

Question 11

How does natural selection help animals develop adaptations that help them survive in their environment?

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It selects animals with traits that help them survive.

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It creates new traits that animals need to survive.

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It makes sure that all animals in a group have the same traits.

Question 12

Which adaptation helps animals stay warm in cold places?

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Thick fur coats

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Long, slender legs for running

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Webbed feet for swimming

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Colorful feathers for attracting mates

Question 13

Which animal has adapted to live in both water and land?

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Frog

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Dolphin

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Shark

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Eagle

Question 14

Why do some animals change their appearance to match their surroundings?

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To hide from predators

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To find a mate

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To stay cool in the sun

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To communicate with other animals

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical adaptation?

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Ability to use echolocation

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Sharp teeth for tearing food

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Wings for flying

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Change in fur color for camouflage

Question 16

True or False: All animals can adapt to live in any habitat.

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False

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True

Question 17

Which of the following adaptations helps animals survive in deserts?

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Storing water in their bodies

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Breathable gills for extracting oxygen from water

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Thick fur coats for warmth

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Webbed feet for swimming

Question 18

Which of these is a natural environment where organisms live?

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Forest

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Classroom

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Toy box

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Playground

Question 19

Which of these helps animals move through water easily?

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Webbed feet

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Sharp claws

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Thick fur

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Long tail

Question 20

Why do animals that live in cold areas often have thick fur?

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To keep them warm

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To scare away predators

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To help them hide

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To attract mates

Question 21

Which of these does NOT affect how well an animal can survive in its habitat?

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Number of friends

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Food availability

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Water availability

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Temperature

Question 22

What is the name of the process by which organisms become better suited to their environment over many generations?

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Evolution

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Adaptation

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Reproduction

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Hibernation

Question 23

Which of these is an example of a behavior that helps an animal survive?

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Migration

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Thick fur

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Sharp teeth

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Webbed feet

Question 24

Why is it important for organisms to adapt to their habitat?

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To increase their chances of surviving and having babies

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To make them look prettier

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To become smarter

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To avoid getting caught

Question 25

Which of these is NOT a way that humans can harm the places where other living things live?

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Planting trees

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Pollution

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Chopping down forests

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Climate change

Question 26

Which habitat is characterized by tall trees, dense undergrowth, and moderate rainfall?

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Forest

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Grassland

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Desert

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Tundra

Question 27

Which habitat supports a diverse range of species due to its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall?

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Tropical rainforest

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Temperate forest

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Desert

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Grassland

Question 28

Which animal has adapted to protect itself from predators and extreme temperatures by living in underground burrows?

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Fox

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Lion

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Bear

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Whale

Question 29

Which animal has adaptations to survive in hot, dry deserts?

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Camel

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Lion

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Penguin

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Dolphin

Question 30

What is the main purpose of the thick layer of blubber found in animals like seals?

Accepted Answer

To keep them warm in cold water

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To help them swim faster

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To attract mates

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To protect them from predators

Question 31

What is the main idea behind the concept of a food chain?

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How energy flows through an ecosystem

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How animals interact with each other

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How plants and animals survive

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How habitats are formed

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a desert habitat?

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Plenty of plants

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Lack of water

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Extreme temperatures

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Sandy soil

Question 33

Which adaptation helps animals store water and prevents water loss?

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Humps

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Thick fur

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Long tails

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Webbed feet

Question 34

Which animal has an adaptation that helps it climb trees?

Accepted Answer

Squirrel

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Lion

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Elephant

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Dolphin

Question 35

What is the term used to describe the physical and behavioral characteristics that help organisms survive in their environment?

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Adaptations

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Ecosystems

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Habitats

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Biodiversity

Question 36

What is the main difference between a habitat and an ecosystem?

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Habitats contain only living things, while ecosystems include both living and non-living components.

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Habitats are larger than ecosystems.

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Ecosystems are more diverse than habitats.

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Habitats are only found on land, while ecosystems can be found in all environments.

Question 37

What type of adaptation allows animals to blend in with their surroundings?

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Camouflage

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Mimicry

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Countershading

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Warning coloration

Question 38

Which animal has an adaptation for swimming?

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Dolphin

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Cheetah

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Giraffe

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Eagle

Question 39

Which characteristic is NOT an adaptation that helps animals survive in a forest habitat?

Accepted Answer

Thick, waterproof skin

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Camouflage patterns

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Long, sticky tongues

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Sharp claws

Question 40

Which type of adaptation helps animals to blend in with their surroundings, protecting them from predators?

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Camouflage

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Hibernation

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Migration

Question 41

Animals that live in cold climates may have:

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Thick fur and a layer of fat for insulation

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Webbed feet

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Long, thin legs

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Large ears

Question 42

Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

Accepted Answer

Migration

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Sharp claws

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Thick fur

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Camouflage patterns

Question 43

Adaptations are passed down from parents to offspring through:

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Genes

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Environment

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Training

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Experience

Question 44

Which of the following is a positive human action that can help preserve habitats?

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Conservation programs

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Deforestation

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Overfishing

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Pollution

Question 45

What is the primary purpose of adaptation?

Accepted Answer

To increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction in its environment

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To provide animals with special powers

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To make animals look more attractive