Adaptations

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Adaptation

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A structure or behavior that enables an animal to survive

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Which one describes behavior? Options:

An action that is performed by an animal

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A response to a stimulus

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It may be learned or instinctive

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All of the above

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All of the above

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Which behavior is most likely to be caused by changes in weather and the amount of daylight? Options: A butterfly migrates southward, A baleen whale filters food from water, A squid releases ink into its surrounding waters, A lizard changes color to blend in with the bark of a tree

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A butterfly migrates southward

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How does a squid squirting ink help it survive?

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It gives the squid a way to defend itself.

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An antelope has thick rubbery lips, a long tongue, and large, flat molars. What would these adaptations be used for?

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Stripping leaves off of branches and chewing them

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During hibernation, a bat's heart beat slows, it is barely breathing, and its body temperature drops. What do these changes do for the animal?

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They allow the bat to use less energy during the winter.

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Why do some animals have colors and patterns that mimic those of other animals?

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All of the above

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What adaptation do you see here? Options: Mimicry, Camouflage, Warning color

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Camouflage

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What adaptation is seen here with these two butterflies? Options: camouflage, warning color, mimicry, courtship display

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mimicry

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What do the bright colors of a frog say to predators?

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Stay away, I'm dangerous