Examples of Adaptations Quiz - CBSE Class 6 Science

Free practice quiz: Examples of Adaptations (CBSE Class 6 Science). 20 multiple-choice questions with answers and explanations. Play online, no sign-up needed.

This CBSE Class 6 Science practice quiz has 20 multiple-choice questions on Examples of Adaptations, and 20 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 adaptation helps a camel to survive in the desert?

   1. Humps for storing fat
   2. Long legs
   3. Short fur
   4. Webbed feet
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   Answer: A. Humps for storing fat

   Camels have humps that store fat, which can be used as energy when food is scarce in the desert.

2. Why do some birds have bright colors?

   1. To blend in with their surroundings
   2. To attract mates
   3. For camouflage against predators
   4. To scare away enemies
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   Answer: B. To attract mates

   Bright colors in birds are often used during mating rituals to attract potential partners.

3. How do penguins stay warm in icy conditions?

   1. By swimming constantly
   2. By having a layer of fat and dense feathers
   3. By flying south
   4. By eating a lot of fish
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   Answer: B. By having a layer of fat and dense feathers

   Penguins have a thick layer of blubber and dense feathers to insulate them against the cold.

4. Why do some frogs have bright colors?

   1. To attract mates
   2. To camouflage
   3. To warn predators
   4. To stay warm
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   Answer: C. To warn predators

   Bright colors in some frogs serve as a warning to potential predators that they are toxic.

5. Why do animals like rabbits have large ears?

   1. To hear better
   2. To run faster
   3. To blend in
   4. To scare predators
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   Answer: A. To hear better

   Large ears in rabbits enhance their hearing, helping them detect danger quickly.

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Answers and explanations are in the full quiz.

1. Which animal is known for having thick fur to survive in cold climates?
2. How does the long neck of a giraffe help it survive?
3. What is the primary adaptation of a frog in a wet environment?
4. Which of the following best describes how a cheetah is adapted to hunt?
5. Why do some animals hibernate during winter?
6. What adaptation do birds have to help them fly?
7. How do cactus spines serve as an adaptation?
8. Which of these adaptations allows bats to navigate in the dark?
9. What is the main purpose of the long, sticky tongue of a chameleon?
10. How do sea turtles adapt to life in the ocean?
11. How does a porcupine use its quills for protection?
12. What adaptation allows some fish to live at great depths?
13. How do ants communicate with each other?
14. What adaptation helps the Arctic fox survive in the cold?
15. A bird can lay an average of 4 eggs each season. How many eggs can it lay in 6 seasons?

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