Adaptations Vocabulary

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What is the environment?

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The space, conditions, and all the living and non-living things around an organism.

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What does it mean to survive?

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To continue living and remain in existence.

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What is hibernation?

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When an organism slows its life functions for an extended period of time to preserve energy or survive harsh conditions.

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What is a species?

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A group of organisms that are similar to one another.

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What is behavior?

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What a plant or animal does.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-4

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What is adaptation?

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A change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is camouflage?

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A way that animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen.

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What is migration?

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The movement of animals from one place to another, often in search of food or better living conditions.

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What does extinct mean?

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A species that no longer exists.

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What is mimicry?

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When one organism looks like another organism to avoid being eaten.

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