Animal Adaptations

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is when an animal is able to change colors or patterns to blend in with its environment, helping it avoid predators.

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Why do animals use camouflage?

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Animals use camouflage to stay safe from predators.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is when an animal hides in a safe place and sleeps during the cold winter months until spring.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical adaptation? A bear hibernating in the winter or a bird with a sharp beak?

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A bear hibernating in the winter is NOT a physical adaptation; it is a behavioral adaptation.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation?

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A bird with a sharp beak is an example of a physical adaptation.

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What does it mean to mimic?

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Mimicry is when a weaker animal copies the appearance or behavior of a stronger animal to avoid being eaten by predators.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one place to another, often for breeding or finding food.

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Give an example of an animal that uses camouflage.

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A green snake uses camouflage to blend in with leaves and grass.

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What is the purpose of animal adaptations?

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Animal adaptations help animals survive in their environment by providing advantages like finding food, avoiding predators, and reproducing.

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What is an example of an animal that hibernates?

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Bears are an example of animals that hibernate during the winter.