Adaption and Survial

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What is adaptation?

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A change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is survival?

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The ability of an organism to continue living and reproducing.

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What are adaptive traits?

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Characteristics that improve an organism's chances of survival.

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How does camouflage help animals?

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It allows them to blend in with their environment to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is an example of an animal that uses camouflage?

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A chameleon, which changes color to match its surroundings.

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What does it mean to migrate?

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To move from one place to another, often seasonally, to find better living conditions.

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What is hibernation?

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A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

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What is an environment?

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All the living and nonliving things in an area.

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What is the purpose of an organism's habitat?

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It provides the necessary resources for survival, such as food, water, and shelter.

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What is the difference between living and nonliving things?

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Living things can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment; nonliving things cannot.