Plant and Animal Adaptations

Plant and Animal Adaptations

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Flashcard

Science

5th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are adaptations?

Back

Body parts and behaviors that help an organism survive in their environment.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do some plants on the rain forest floor have huge, slippery leaves?

Back

They need huge leaves because there isn't much light near the rainforest floor, and being slippery lets the extra rain drip right off.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do alligators stay cool in dry weather?

Back

They dig gator holes.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do low-growing plants in the rain forest have brightly colored flowers?

Back

Their bright flowers attract pollinators, such as birds and insects.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How long does it take plants and animals to adapt?

Back

A very long time.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a physical adaptation?

Back

A physical feature of an organism that helps it survive, such as a long neck in giraffes.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is a behavioral adaptation?

Back

A behavior that helps an organism survive, such as birds migrating to warmer climates.

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