Animal Habitats Flashcard

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a body part or behavior that helps an animal survive in its environment.

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What is NOT an adaptation of an elephant?

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Striped fur to camouflage.

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What adaptation helps humans hold tools more easily?

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Moveable thumbs.

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What helps some animals glide between trees?

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A thin membrane (skin).

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What special feature do frogs have that helps them swim?

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Webbed feet.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way animals blend in with their environment to avoid being seen.

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Why do animals have adaptations?

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Animals have adaptations to help them survive and thrive in their habitats.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism.

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Can you name a type of habitat?

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Examples of habitats include forests, deserts, oceans, and grasslands.

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What is a predator?

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A predator is an animal that hunts and eats other animals.