GR3 SCI: Life Science REVIEW

Front

What is an instinctive behavior?

Back

An instinctive behavior is a natural action that animals do without being taught. Examples include a bird building a nest or a turtle burying its eggs.

Front

What is a learned behavior?

Back

A learned behavior is an action that an animal acquires through experience or teaching. An example is a monkey riding a bicycle.

Front

Give an example of an instinctive behavior.

Back

An example of an instinctive behavior is a bear hibernating in winter.

Front

What does it mean for an animal to adapt to its environment?

Back

To adapt means to change behavior or characteristics to survive better in their surroundings, like raccoons learning to open garbage cans.

Front

How do adaptations help animals?

Back

Adaptations help animals to hide from predators, hunt for food, and survive in their habitats.

Front

What is the difference between instinct and learned behavior?

Back

Instinct is natural and does not require learning, while learned behavior is acquired through experience.

Front

What is an example of an animal adapting to its environment?

Back

Raccoons living in cities learning to open garbage cans is an example of adaptation.

Front

What is the purpose of a bird building a nest?

Back

The purpose of a bird building a nest is to create a safe place to lay eggs and raise its young.

Front

What is a behavior that is NOT instinctive?

Back

A horse pulling a plow is a learned behavior, not instinctive.

Front

What is the role of environmental influences on animal behavior?

Back

Environmental influences can shape how animals behave, such as learning to find food in urban areas.