Animal Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive.

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What is the most common type of camouflage?

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Concealing coloration.

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What helps animals blend into their environment?

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Camouflage helps animals blend into their environment and protects them from predators.

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Which of these is NOT a basic need of animals?

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Hibernation is NOT a basic need of animals.

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What do animals do to meet their basic needs?

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Animals adapt to the conditions of the habitats where they live.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a method that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings to avoid detection by predators.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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Migration is a behavioral adaptation where animals move to different locations for food or breeding.

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What is the purpose of an animal's physical adaptation?

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Physical adaptations help animals survive in their environment by providing advantages like better camouflage, hunting skills, or protection.

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What is mimicry in animal adaptations?

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Mimicry is when one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or to gain an advantage.

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What is disruptive coloration?

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Disruptive coloration is a type of camouflage that uses patterns to break up the outline of an animal's body.