Here are the answers to the questions based on the reading passage:
1) What are the two main ways that an organism adapts?
An organism adapts by developing a
behavior or by forming a
physical characteristic (or body part).
2) What is one animal adaptation you read about in the passage?
*(You can choose any one of these examples from the text)*
* Monkeys have long tails that act like another hand.
* Giraffes have long necks to reach leaves.
* Skunks have a horrible smell.
* Elephants protect themselves.
3) Is the animal adaptation you chose a physical or behavioral adaptation?
*(This depends on which answer you picked for question #2)*
* If you chose monkey tails, giraffe necks, or skunk smell: It is a
physical adaptation.
* If you chose elephants protecting themselves: It is a
behavioral adaptation.
4) What is one plant adaptation you read about in the passage?
*(You can choose any one of these examples from the text)*
* Trees growing taller to reach sunlight.
* Shorter plants living in the shade.
* Roses and acacia trees having dangerous thorns.
5) Is the plant adaptation you chose a physical or behavioral adaptation?
*(This depends on which answer you picked for question #4)*
* If you chose growing taller, living in the shade, or having thorns: These are all
physical adaptations.
Final Answer:
1) Developing a behavior and forming a physical characteristic/body part.
2) Example: Giraffes have long necks.
3) Physical adaptation.
4) Example: Roses have dangerous thorns.
5) Physical adaptation.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of animal adaptations worksheet 5th grade.
