Animal & Plant Adaptations Review

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What is learned behavior in animals?

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Learned behavior is a type of behavior that animals acquire by observing and imitating others, such as a cub learning to hunt by watching its mother.

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What is an animal's environment?

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An environment is the place where an animal lives, including all the surrounding conditions and factors that affect its life.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a protective adaptation where an animal's colors and patterns help it blend in with its surroundings, making it harder for predators to spot.

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What is mimicry in animals?

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Mimicry is when one living thing copies the appearance of another living thing for protection, often to avoid being eaten by predators.

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What happens first in the life cycle of an oak tree?

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An acorn falls from an oak tree.

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What is instinctive behavior?

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Instinctive behavior is a natural, unlearned behavior that animals are born with, such as a bird building a nest.

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What is migration?

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Migration is the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another, often in search of food or better living conditions.

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What is adaptation?

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Adaptation is a change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment, such as a polar bear's thick fur for cold climates.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter, allowing them to conserve energy when food is scarce.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in behavior that helps an animal survive, such as a squirrel storing food for winter.