Protective Coloration

Name ___________________________ Date ______________

Multiple Choice (check the right answer)

1. Camouflage is

__ a danger to animals
__ a desert animal with two humps on its back
__ color that disguises and animal and helps it hide in plain sight

2. Flash color is

__ bright markings on an animal that show when it moves
__ emergency light on a police car or ambulance
__ a signal that a predator is coming

3. Warning color is

__ color that protects and animal by hiding it in its habitat
__ a signal in football or basketball
__ bright color and patterns that warn away predators

True or False?

4. Patterns and colors that help animals blend with their habitat can help them sneak up and catch other animals.
__True __ False

5. A bright red bug always tastes good to a predator.
__ True __ False

Fill in the Blank

6. A crocodile looks like a log floating in a river. This is an example of _______________.

7. A yellow poison dart frog with blue stripes is an example of __________ color.

8. A bird with white markings under her wings and tail is an example of ____________ color.