Science Unit 3 Lesson 2 - Adaptations and Variations

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way animals blend in with their environment to avoid being seen by predators or prey.

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How do animals use camouflage to survive?

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Animals use camouflage by blending in with their environment.

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What adaptations help jackrabbits stay cool in the desert?

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Jackrabbits have small bodies and long ears to help them stay cool.

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What type of environment do tropical rain forests have?

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Tropical rain forests are very wet places.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a survival strategy where some animals sleep through the cold winter months.

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Give an example of camouflage in animals.

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A snake’s color blends into the sand to disguise itself from prey.

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an animal survive in its environment.

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Why do some animals migrate?

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Some animals migrate to find food, better weather, or to breed.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one animal imitates the appearance or behavior of another to avoid predators.

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How do long ears help animals like jackrabbits?

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Long ears help jackrabbits stay cool by releasing body heat.