Adaptations

Front

A place where plants and animals live and grow is called a ____________.

Back

habitat

Front

A giraffe's long neck, used to reach leaves high in trees, is an example of a ____________.

Back

Physical adaptation

Front

Which best describes how a porcupine defends itself from predators?

Back

It has sharp quills.

Front

What is an adaptation?

Back

A physical feature or behavior that helps living things survive.

Front

Why do monkeys have long arms and tails?

Back

To swing quickly from tree branches.

Front

What is the main purpose of a habitat?

Back

To provide food, water, shelter, and air for living organisms.

Front

What is a physical adaptation?

Back

A physical feature that helps an organism survive in its environment.

Front

What is a behavioral adaptation?

Back

A behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment.

Front

Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

Back

Birds migrating to warmer climates in winter.

Front

How do sharp quills help a porcupine survive?

Back

They deter predators from attacking.