Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps a living thing survive and thrive in its environment.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is a behavior that an organism develops through experience or interaction with its environment.

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What is the function of fish gills?

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Fish gills absorb oxygen from the water, allowing fish to breathe underwater.

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Why are camels better suited for desert environments than horses?

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Camels are adapted to thrive in hot and dry environments, making them more suitable for desert travel.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is selective breeding?

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Selective breeding is the process of choosing specific plants or animals to breed in order to produce desired traits in the offspring.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in humans.

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Humans beginning to speak between 1-2 years old is an example of a learned behavior.

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What is the role of the peacock's tail in mating?

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The peacock's tail is used to attract mates; males with larger and brighter tails are more likely to mate.

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How do adaptations help organisms?

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Adaptations help organisms survive, find food, reproduce, and avoid predators in their specific environments.

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What is the difference between natural selection and selective breeding?

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Natural selection occurs naturally in the wild, while selective breeding is a human-directed process to enhance specific traits.