Science - Life Cycles Flashcard

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What is a thick layer of blubber?

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A thick layer of fat under the skin of some animals, like whales, that helps keep them warm in cold water.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place where animals live and find food, water, and shelter.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a characteristic or change in an animal's body that helps it survive in its environment.

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What does it mean to survive?

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To survive means to stay alive and continue to live.

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Why do giraffes have long necks?

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Giraffes have long necks to help them reach food high up in trees.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is a bird migrating to a warmer place during winter.

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What is the purpose of camouflage?

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Camouflage helps animals blend in with their environment to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is an organism?

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An organism is any living thing, such as animals, plants, or bacteria.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is something an animal does that it has been taught or has learned from experience.

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What is instinctive behavior?

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Instinctive behavior is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, like a baby turtle moving towards the ocean.