Adaptation of Animals to Various Habitats Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Adaptation of Animals to Various Habitats (CBSE Class 6 Science). 19 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Science practice quiz has 19 multiple-choice questions on Adaptation of Animals to Various Habitats, and 19 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.

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1. What is one adaptation of camels that helps them survive in the desert?

   1. Long legs
   2. Thick fur
   3. Fat stored in humps
   4. Fast running speed
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   Answer: C. Fat stored in humps

   Camels have fat stored in their humps, which provides energy and helps them survive long periods without food and water in the harsh desert environment.

2. How do aquatic animals like fish breathe underwater?

   1. Using lungs
   2. Using gills
   3. Using skin
   4. Using fins
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   Answer: B. Using gills

   Fish use gills to extract oxygen from water, allowing them to breathe while submerged in their aquatic habitats.

3. What adaptation do some desert animals have to prevent water loss?

   1. Night activity
   2. Thick fur
   3. Large ears
   4. Frothy saliva
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   Answer: A. Night activity

   Many desert animals are nocturnal, being active at night when temperatures are cooler, which helps reduce water loss.

4. Which physical characteristic helps a cheetah run fast?

   1. Short legs
   2. Flexible spine
   3. Heavy tail
   4. Long neck
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   Answer: B. Flexible spine

   A cheetah's flexible spine allows it to stretch out its body and increase its speed while running, making it the fastest land animal.

5. How do some lizards escape predators?

   1. Running fast
   2. Camouflage
   3. Flying
   4. Hiding in water
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   Answer: B. Camouflage

   Many lizards can change their color to camouflage with their surroundings, making it harder for predators to spot them.

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1. Which of the following is a feature of polar bears that helps them adapt to cold habitats?
2. Which feature helps kangaroos survive in their habitat?
3. What are the sharp teeth of a carnivorous animal adapted for?
4. Which adaptation allows birds to migrate long distances?
5. Why do some animals have camouflage coloration?
6. How do the long necks of giraffes help them survive?
7. Why do polar bears have a thick layer of blubber?
8. What is the primary benefit of migrating for many bird species?
9. How do some animals use mimicry to survive?
10. What adaptation do owls have that allows them to hunt at night?
11. Which adaptation allows deep-sea fish to survive in high-pressure environments?
12. What is the role of the large ears of a desert fox?
13. Which adaptation helps the sloth to conserve energy?
14. What is the primary reason for the varied beak shapes in finches on the Galápagos Islands?

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