Adaptations

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What is the ability of chameleons to change their color and blend in with their environment called?

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Camouflage

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How does a porcupine defend itself from predators?

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It has sharp quills.

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What adaptation allows polar bears to swim effectively?

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Webbed Feet

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What adaptation helps a squirrel glide through the air?

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Extra skin under the arms and legs to capture air as it falls.

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What feature helps an animal hide from other animals?

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Being the same color as the place it lives (camouflage).

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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When one species evolves to resemble another species for protection or other advantages.

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What is an example of an animal that uses camouflage?

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Chameleons, which can change color to blend in with their surroundings.

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Why do some animals have sharp claws?

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To defend themselves from predators or to catch prey.

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What is the purpose of a polar bear's white coat?

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To blend in with the snow and ice, providing camouflage.