Animal Senses Review

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What is echolocation?

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Echolocation is a method used by some animals, like whales and bats, to locate objects and navigate by emitting sound waves and listening for the echoes that bounce back.

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What is a stimulus?

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A stimulus is anything that can trigger a response in an organism, such as sounds, sights, smells, or changes in the environment.

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What is the role of the sense of sight in animals?

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The sense of sight helps animals to see their surroundings, find food, avoid danger, and interact with other animals.

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What does the sense of smell help animals do?

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The sense of smell helps animals detect scents in their environment, which can indicate food, danger, or other animals.

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What is the difference between a stimulus and a response?

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A stimulus is an event or change in the environment that causes a reaction, while a response is the action or behavior that follows the stimulus.

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How do owls use their sense of sight?

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Owls have excellent night vision, which helps them spot prey from a distance, making them effective hunters.

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What is the purpose of communication in animals?

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Communication in animals helps them convey information, such as warnings, mating calls, or locating food.

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What is an example of a non-stimulus?

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A baby sleeping is not a stimulus because it does not trigger a response; it is a state of inactivity.

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How do bats navigate at night?

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Bats use echolocation to navigate in the dark by emitting sounds and interpreting the echoes that return to them.

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What is the sense of touch?

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The sense of touch allows animals to feel pressure, temperature, and texture through their skin.

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