Animal Adaptations

The space, conditions and all the living and non-living things around an organism is its _________________.

• home
• environment
• neighborhood
• ecosystem

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

An organism that hunts and feeds on another organism is a ______________________.

• prey
• producer
• predator
• decomposer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

An animal that is hunted as food

• prey
• predator
• decomposer
• producer

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-2

Coloring or another physical characteristic that help an organism blend in with its environment

• mimicry
• camouflage
• hibernation
• migration

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

When an organism copies a characteristic of something else in order to better its chances for survival and reproduction

• hibernation
• camouflage
• mimicry
• migration

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

The seasonal movement of an organism from one place to another

• camouflage
• migration
• hibernation
• function

When an organism slows its life functions for a period of time to better its chances for survival during harsh conditions

• camouflage
• migration
• mimicry
• hibernation

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which feature of a rose helps it grow without being eaten by large animals?

• flowers with bright colors
• sharp thorns
• small seeds
• deep roots

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Why do animals use camouflage?

• To look pretty
• To stay safe
• To play Hide and Go Seek
• To eat food

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

A resting state through the winter. 
Adaptation: Bear sleeping in a cave during the winter months

• Locomotion
• Hibernation
• Migration
• Defense

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1