Grade 3 Amplify Adaptations & Survival Flashcard

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What are Adaptive Traits?

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Adaptive Traits are characteristics that help organisms survive in their environment.

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True or False: Adaptive Traits help organisms survive in a changing environment.

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True

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What happens to organisms over long periods of time?

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Some organisms change their traits to help them survive better in their environment.

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What does it mean if a trait is non-adaptive?

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A non-adaptive trait is a characteristic that does not help an organism survive in its environment.

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Can the same trait be adaptive in one environment and non-adaptive in another?

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Yes, the same trait can be adaptive or non-adaptive depending on the environment.

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What might happen if a trait that helped animals survive becomes non-adaptive?

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The animals might have trouble surviving in their environment.

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What is Biomimicry?

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Biomimicry is when humans create solutions inspired by nature.

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Give an example of Biomimicry.

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Creating Velcro based on burrs that stick to animal fur.

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What is an example of an adaptive trait in animals?

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A chameleon changing its color to blend in with its surroundings.

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What is the purpose of adaptive traits?

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The purpose of adaptive traits is to increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction.