Plant and Animal Adaptations

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What do you call a characteristic of a living thing that helps it survive?

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adaptation

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What part of a hummingbird is adapted to help it obtain food from inside flowers?

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beak

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Do all animals have adaptations?

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True

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Which type of bird has a beak adapted to help it scoop up fish?

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pelican

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The stripes on a tiger are an example of

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camouflage

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What must animals do when getting ready to hibernate?

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eat extra food

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The skunk spraying its predator with a strong scent is an example of a(n)

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instinct

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Which of the following is NOT an adaptation a polar bear needs to survive in its environment? Options: extra body fat, thick fur, long legs, padded paws.

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long legs

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When an animal or plant changes its physical appearance or its behavior in order to survive, it is called an

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adaptation

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The roots of a plant in the desert are

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deep in the ground