Structure and Function Flashcard

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What is an adaptation?

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A special feature that helps animals survive.

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How do webbed feet help animals?

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They can swim faster.

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What adaptation do most birds have?

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Feathers.

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What is the purpose of a hawk's sharp, hooked beak?

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For tearing meat.

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What is migration in animals?

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The seasonal movement of animals from one region to another.

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Why do Canadian geese migrate?

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To find food.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A change in behavior that helps an organism survive.

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Give an example of a physical adaptation.

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Camouflage in chameleons.

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What do animals with thick fur typically adapt to?

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Cold environments.

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How do adaptations help organisms?

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They improve their chances of survival and reproduction.