Adaptations and the Environment

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a special feature or behavior that helps an animal or plant survive in its environment.

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Why do animals have adaptations?

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Animals have adaptations to help them find food, protect themselves from predators, and survive in their habitats.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a type of adaptation that allows an animal to blend in with its surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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How do adaptations help animals survive?

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Adaptations help animals survive by providing them with tools or features that improve their chances of finding food, escaping predators, and reproducing.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation?

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

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a way an animal acts to survive, such as migrating to find food or hibernating during winter.

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How does the beak of a bird relate to its diet?

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The shape and size of a bird's beak are adapted to the type of food it eats, like a long beak for reaching nectar.

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What is the role of the echidna's long tongue?

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The echidna's long tongue helps it catch ants and termites, which are its main food sources.

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Why do some animals have protective features like armor?

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Protective features like armor help animals defend themselves against predators.

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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 environment.