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Class : 6th
Subject : Science
I. Choose the best answer for each question.
1. What is the best definition for Adaptation?
A. The environment where an animal lives. B. A temporary change in an organism's
behavior.
C. A special characteristic that helps a living D. The way a living thing acts to survive.
thing survive in its natural habitat.
2. Hibernation is a type of deep sleep that animals enter during winter. This behavior is a clear
example of which type of adaptation?
A. Structural B. Physiological C. Behavioral D. Streamlined
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3. If an insect can Blend and use Camouflage effectively, what is the main result?
A. It can attract a mate more easily. B. It can move to a distant place (Migrate).
C. It can look like a different animal D. It can hide from predators or sneak up on
(Mimicry). prey.
4. plant that grows horizontally on the ground is called a Creeper. What is the main structural
adaptation that distinguishes a Creeper from a Climber?
A. The Creeper has a Clasping root for support. B. The Creeper lacks a Tendril.
C. The Climber grows vertically on a support. D. The Climber is always taller than the Creeper.
5. The best describes the Swim bladder found in fish or the Hollow bones found in birds?
A. Mimicry B. Structural adaptation C. Behavioral adaptation D. Habitat
6. What is the main function of hard body coverings like scales, shells (e.g., tortoise), and spines
(e.g., hedgehog) as an adaptation against predators?
A. To help the animal attract a mate. B. To provide excellent camouflage.
C. To allow the animal to move faster. D. To provide protection and make the animal
difficult to eat or harm.
7. Which technique involves an animal's body shape and colours allowing it to blend in with its
surroundings to avoid being seen by predators?
A. Mimicry B. Apparent size C. Camouflage D. Poisonous skin
8. The Hoverfly (which is harmless) looks similar to the Wasp (which is poisonous). What adaptation
is the Hoverfly using to protect itself from predators?
A. Scales and shells B. Warning coloration C. Mimicry D. Playing dead
9. When an animal (like the frilled dragon) suddenly raises its frill or flares its mouth to look bigger,
what is the purpose of this adaptation?
A. To confuse the predator with a warning B. To appear bigger and scare the predator
colour. away.
C. To attract other animals for help. D. To camouflage itself within the habitat.
10. The bright, warning colouration often seen on animals with poisonous skin (like the poison dart
frog) is used for what purpose?
A. To help them find prey. B. To help them find a mate.
C. To warn predators that they are D. To help them blend into the background.
dangerous/toxic.
11. What is the process called when Parents pass on Inherited Characteristics to their Young?
A. Adaptation B. Evolution C. Heredity D. Environment
12. Which of the following is an example of an inherited characteristic in humans?
A. Likes and dislikes B. Hair type C. Learned behaviours D. Abilities and skills
13. A child learns to ride a bicycle and becomes very good at it. This ability is classified as a:
A. Physical feature B. Inherited C. Non-inherited characteristic (or D. Plant
characteristic Learned behaviour) characteristic
14. Which of these characteristics in plants is an inherited trait?
A. Size B. Changes in physical features due C. Ability to climb on D. Taste acquired
to sunlight a support from the soil
15. Non-inherited characteristics are those that may develop in the young through interactions with
what?
A. Other animals B. Heredity C. Parents D. The environment