Plant and Animal Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What type of adaptation helps polar bears survive in cold climates?

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A layer of fat to keep warm.

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What is hibernation classified as?

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Hibernation is a behavioral adaptation.

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True or False: The blanket of snow in the tundra helps keep plants warm.

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True.

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What adaptation do cactus plants have to deter animals from eating them?

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Spines or thorns.

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How do hollow bones benefit birds?

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Hollow bones help birds fly by reducing their weight.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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Migration is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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What is camouflage?

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

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What adaptation do some animals have to survive in deserts?

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Many desert animals have adaptations like nocturnal behavior to avoid heat.