5th Grade Adaptations & Traits

Front

A body part or behavior aiding survival.

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Adaption

Front

A behavior acquired through experience or observation.

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Learned behavior

Front

Deep sleep to survive winter:

Back

hibernate

Front

Movement in search of food, water, or warmth

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Migrate

Front

Animal resembles poisonous or unpalatable species to avoid predation (e.g., Monarch vs. Viceroy butterfly).

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Mimicry

Front

Tigers have sharp teeth for tearing meat.

Back

Correct Answer: sharp

Front

A horse has flat teeth for eating grass.

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Correct Answer: flat

Front

Example of a physical adaptation:

Back

Spikes on a porcupine fish.

Front

Purpose of something

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Function

Front

Example of a behavioral adaptation:

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Hibernation