Adaptations and the Environment

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a special feature or behavior that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

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Why do animals have adaptations?

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Animals have adaptations to help them find food, protect themselves from predators, and survive in their habitats.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way that animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation?

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The long neck of a giraffe is a physical adaptation that helps it reach leaves high in trees.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is something an animal does to survive, like migrating to find food.

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How do opposable thumbs help humans?

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Opposable thumbs allow humans to grasp and manipulate objects, making tasks like writing and using tools easier.

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What is the purpose of a hummingbird's beak?

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A hummingbird's beak is adapted to reach deep into flowers to get nectar.

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What is the role of a sloth's camouflage?

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A sloth's camouflage helps it blend in with trees, making it harder for predators to spot it.

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What is an example of an animal with electrical sensing ability?

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The platypus has electrical sensing ability to locate prey in the water.

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What is the significance of a long tongue in an echidna?

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A long tongue helps an echidna reach ants and termites in their burrows.