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Animal Adaptations

Grade 3 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

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Write body or behavior.

  1. A porcupine has sharp quills. Adaptation:

  2. Zebras stay in a herd to stay safe. Adaptation:

  3. A turtle has a hard shell that protects its body. Adaptation:

  4. A squirrel buries nuts in the fall. Adaptation:

  5. A chipmunk stores seeds in its cheeks and takes them home. Adaptation:

  6. A whale has a thick layer of blubber. Adaptation:

  7. A seal has flippers that help it swim fast. Adaptation:

  8. A dog digs a cool hole to lie in on a hot day. Adaptation:

  9. A hummingbird has wings that move very fast. Adaptation:

  10. A turtle pulls its head into its shell when it is scared. Adaptation:

  11. A camel has thick eyelashes that keep out sand. Adaptation:

  12. Penguins huddle together to stay warm. Adaptation:

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Animal Adaptations

Answer Key - Grade 3 Science Worksheet - Building Confidence

Write body or behavior.

  1. A porcupine has sharp quills. Adaptation: body

  2. Zebras stay in a herd to stay safe. Adaptation: behavior

  3. A turtle has a hard shell that protects its body. Adaptation: body

  4. A squirrel buries nuts in the fall. Adaptation: behavior

  5. A chipmunk stores seeds in its cheeks and takes them home. Adaptation: behavior

  6. A whale has a thick layer of blubber. Adaptation: body

  7. A seal has flippers that help it swim fast. Adaptation: body

  8. A dog digs a cool hole to lie in on a hot day. Adaptation: behavior

  9. A hummingbird has wings that move very fast. Adaptation: body

  10. A turtle pulls its head into its shell when it is scared. Adaptation: behavior

  11. A camel has thick eyelashes that keep out sand. Adaptation: body

  12. Penguins huddle together to stay warm. Adaptation: behavior