Adaptations

Anything that helps an animal survive in its environment.

• counter-shading
• mimicry
• adaptation
• camouflage

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_______________ is when an animal blends into its environment.

• camouflage
• mimicry
• warning coloration

Which one is NOT one of the basic needs of animals?

• Food
• Water
• Shelter
• Migration

A place where plants and animals live and grow is called a ____________. It provides, food, water, shelter, and air.

• shelter
• tree
• habitat
• organism

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The colors & patterns on a turtles shell help it blend in with the forest floor.  This is:

• hibernation.
• behavior.
• migration.
• camouflage.

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The praying mantis looks very much like a blade of grass. What is it called when animals look like other animals or plants?

• camouflage
• mimicry
• locomotion
• hibernation

How do organisms survive in an environment?

• with a trait that is passed on to them from their parent
• with a hobby that they learn to do
• by getting a job and paying bills
• by hiding in the environment

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What are adaptations?

• traits that help an organism to survive and reproduce
• traits that help an organism hide
• traits that help an organism to seek protection
• traits that help an organism to see.

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Why do some organisms hibernate?

• To get some rest
• To escape harsh winters and maintain homeostasis
• To be the bearer of bad news
• To strive for greatness with rest

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Why do some organisms hibernate?

• To get some rest
• To escape harsh winters and maintain homeostasis
• To be the bearer of bad news
• To strive for greatness with rest