Adaptation and Mutation

What is adaptation?

• Is the physical or behavioural characteristic of an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

• A device used to plug appliances into a wall.

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True or False, there are two types of adaptation structural and behavioral.

• True

• False

Mutations in an organism occur in its

• Dining room

• DNA

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What is a possible cause of a mutation in an organism?

• Being exposed to dangerous chemicals

• Eating too much salmon

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Which picture shows a structural adaptation?

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Which picture shows an example of a behavioral adaptation?

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Which type of adaptation is the lizard using?

• Migration

• Camouflage

A kangaroo has a pouch to protect its young. What type of adaptation is this?

• Structural Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

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Bees dance to tell each other where to find food. What type of adaptation is this?

• Structural Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

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Migrating to avoid harsh winters. What type of adaptation is this?

• Structural Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation