Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a change in an animal or plant that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is migration?

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Migration is when animals travel to another place far away, usually for food or warmer weather.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a deep sleep that some animals go into during winter to save energy.

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What do animals do before hibernation?

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Animals eat a lot of food to store fat before they hibernate.

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What is an environment?

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An environment is all the living and non-living things around an organism.

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What are behavior adaptations?

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Behavior adaptations are actions animals take to survive, like migrating or hibernating.

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Why do whales migrate?

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Whales migrate to find warmer water and more food.

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Can all animals hibernate?

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No, not all animals hibernate; only some species do.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation?

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An example of a physical adaptation is a polar bear's thick fur that keeps it warm in cold climates.

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What do animals need to survive?

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Animals need food, water, shelter, and air to survive.