Adaptations Flashcardizz

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an organism acts to help it survive in its environment.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a change in an organism's body structure that helps it survive in its environment.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is when an opossum plays dead to avoid predators.

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Give an example of a physical adaptation.

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An example of a physical adaptation is a giraffe's long neck, which helps it reach leaves high in trees.

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What happens to fish populations if their predators are removed?

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If predators like the Great Blue Heron are removed, there would be more fish in the area.

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What is the impact of filling in a lake on aquatic organisms?

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Filling in a lake would have the greatest negative effect on organisms that live in water.

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What adaptation helps protect roses from being eaten by animals?

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Sharp thorns on roses discourage animals from eating the flowers.

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Why do some plants have large leaves?

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Large leaves can help plants capture more sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a physical adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection.

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What is an example of an animal that uses camouflage?

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A chameleon is an example of an animal that uses camouflage to blend in with its surroundings.