Plant and Animal Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

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What is migration?

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Migration is when animals move from one place to another, often to find warmer weather or food.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a color or pattern that helps an animal blend into its surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a way an animal acts or behaves to survive, like migrating or hiding.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a body part or feature that helps an animal survive, like a giraffe's long neck.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is a squid squirting ink to escape from predators.

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Give an example of a physical adaptation.

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An example of a physical adaptation is a polar bear's thick fur that keeps it warm in cold climates.

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What do we call the process of animals changing their behavior to survive?

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This process is called adaptation.

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Why do some birds migrate in winter?

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Some birds migrate in winter to find warmer climates where food is more available.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is when one animal looks like another animal to avoid being eaten.