Georgia Habitat Adaptations Test Review

Front

What is migration?

Back

Migration is the movement of animals from one place to another, often to find warmer temperatures, better food sources, or safer living conditions.

Front

What is hibernation?

Back

Hibernation is a deep sleep that some animals go into during cold weather, where their body temperature drops and their body activities slow down to conserve energy.

Front

Why do crabs need saltwater to survive?

Back

Crabs live in and around saltwater and rely on it for food and habitat; they cannot survive in freshwater.

Front

What adaptations help alligators survive in their habitat?

Back

Alligators have webbed feet that help them swim fast to catch food.

Front

What happens to seaweed when placed in freshwater?

Back

Seaweed does not survive in freshwater because it can only live in saltwater.

Front

What is an adaptation?

Back

An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an animal survive in its environment.

Front

Give an example of an animal that migrates.

Back

Many birds, such as geese, migrate to warmer areas during winter.

Front

What is the purpose of animal adaptations?

Back

Animal adaptations help them find food, avoid predators, and survive in their specific habitats.

Front

How do animals know when to migrate?

Back

Animals often migrate based on changes in temperature, food availability, and daylight hours.

Front

What is the difference between learned behavior and instinct?

Back

Learned behavior is something an animal learns from experience, while instinct is a behavior that is natural and does not need to be taught.