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Desert, Polar, Forest, Water – Animal Adaptations

Identify adaptations for animals in different habitats: desert, polar, forest, and water.

Module

Adaptations & Classification

Age

Age 9

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    Which adaptation helps a camel survive in the desert?

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    A penguin has a layer of blubber and tightly packed feathers. These adaptations help it survive in:

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    Which adaptation helps a fish survive underwater?

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    An animal perfectly adapted to a polar habitat would struggle to survive in a hot desert.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each animal to its habitat and key adaptation.

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