Adaptations in Animals Quiz - CBSE Class 4 Science

Free practice quiz: Adaptations in Animals (CBSE Class 4 Science). 17 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 4 Science practice quiz has 17 multiple-choice questions on Adaptations in Animals, and 17 of them come with an explanation. Try the 5 sample questions below (tap an option to check yourself), then play the full quiz online. No sign-up needed.

Sample questions

1. What is an adaptation?

   1. A change that helps an organism survive
   2. A new species
   3. A type of food
   4. A form of exercise
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   Answer: A. A change that helps an organism survive

   An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that enhances an organism's ability to survive in its environment.

2. How does the long neck of a giraffe help it survive?

   1. To run fast
   2. To reach high leaves
   3. To scare predators
   4. To swim better
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   Answer: B. To reach high leaves

   A giraffe's long neck allows it to reach leaves high up in trees, giving it a food advantage.

3. Why do some frogs change color?

   1. To look pretty
   2. To communicate with each other
   3. To blend in with their environment
   4. To get more sun
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   Answer: C. To blend in with their environment

   Color-changing helps frogs camouflage against predators and better adapt to their surroundings.

4. Which adaptation helps fish breathe underwater?

   1. Lungs
   2. Gills
   3. Scales
   4. Fins
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   Answer: B. Gills

   Gills allow fish to extract oxygen from water, enabling them to live underwater.

5. What type of adaptation is migration in birds?

   1. Behavioral
   2. Physical
   3. Genetic
   4. Immediate
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   Answer: A. Behavioral

   Migration is a behavioral adaptation that helps birds find food and suitable breeding grounds.

More questions in this quiz

Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which of the following is an example of an animal adaptation?
2. Why do polar bears have white fur?
3. What feature helps frogs catch insects?
4. What is the benefit of having thick fur for animals in cold climates?
5. What do we call the sharp teeth of a predator?
6. How do some animals use mimicry as an adaptation?
7. What type of adaptation is a cactus having spines?
8. Why do certain insects have hard shells?
9. How do nocturnal animals find food in darkness?
10. How does camouflage help an animal?
11. What is the primary advantage of a cheetah's speed?
12. How is the sharp eyesight of an eagle beneficial?

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