Adaptations and the Environment

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are special features or behaviors that help animals survive in their environment.

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Why do animals develop adaptations?

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Animals develop adaptations to better survive and reproduce in their environment.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way that animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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How do armored plates help animals like armadillos?

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Armored plates protect armadillos from predators.

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What is an example of an adaptation that helps a sloth?

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Camouflage helps sloths hide from predators.

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How do animals develop adaptations over time?

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Animals develop adaptations over generations through the process of evolution.

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What is the purpose of a giraffe's long tongue?

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A giraffe's long tongue helps it reach leaves high in trees and prevents sunburn.

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What is an example of an adaptation in echidnas?

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Echidnas have a long snout and tongue to help them eat ants and termites.

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What does it mean for an animal to be waterproof?

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Being waterproof means that an animal can stay dry and not get wet in water.

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How do adaptations help animals find food?

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Adaptations can help animals find food by allowing them to reach it or catch it more easily.