Unit 8 - Plant and animal adaptations

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What is adaptation in plants and animals?

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Adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

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What is the purpose of a cactus's spines?

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Cactus spines reduce water loss and protect the plant from herbivores.

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How do apple snails breathe?

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Apple snails have both gills and lungs, allowing them to breathe in water and on land.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

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Why do some animals hibernate?

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Animals hibernate to conserve energy when food is scarce during cold months.

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What is the role of a beak in birds?

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A beak helps birds eat, drink, and sometimes defend themselves.

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How do frogs breathe in water?

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Frogs primarily breathe through their skin in water, but they also have lungs for breathing on land.

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What is the significance of the white ibis's long beak?

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The long beak allows the white ibis to reach food in mud that other birds cannot access.

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What environmental conditions do cacti thrive in?

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Cacti thrive in dry, arid environments with limited water.

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What is a selective advantage?

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A selective advantage is a trait that increases an organism's chances of survival and reproduction.