Adaptations and the Environment

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What are adaptations?

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Adaptations are special features or behaviors that help animals survive in their environment.

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How do animals develop adaptations?

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Animals develop adaptations over generations through the process of evolution.

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What happens to animals when their environment changes?

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When the environment changes, some animals die, some move, and others develop adaptations.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is an adaptation that helps animals blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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Can you name an animal that uses camouflage?

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A chameleon uses camouflage to change its color and blend in with its environment.

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What is an example of an adaptation that helps animals find food?

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A long tongue in a giraffe helps it reach leaves high up in trees.

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What is the purpose of a sloth's camouflage?

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The camouflage of a sloth helps it hide from predators in the trees.

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What is NOT an adaptation of the echidna?

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A tail that breaks off is NOT an adaptation of the echidna.

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How does the black tip of a giraffe's tongue help it survive?

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The black tip of a giraffe's tongue prevents sunburn when it reaches for leaves.

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What is the role of adaptations in survival?

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Adaptations play a crucial role in helping animals survive and reproduce in their environments.