Adaptations

what is an adaptation?

• a change in behavior or physical aspect of an organism in order to be better suited to survive in a particular environment.

• a change that an organism quickly develps to survive

• a unique characteristic that makes an organsism more dominant

• a shift in an organisms behavior

Adaptations can be...

• mutations

• Behaviors

• Both B and D

• Phyisical characteristics

Polar bears have an adaptation that allows them to swim. What is most likely this adaptation?

• White coat
• Fat belly
• Small eyes
• Webbed Feet

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

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

Which feature helps an animal hide from other animals?

• looking like a dangerous animal
• being the same color as the place it lives (camoflauge)
• having sharp claws or a strong shel
• having only a few young and caring for them

How do adaptations help animals?

• To escape animals
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

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

• Locomotion
• Hibernation
• Migration
• Defense

 A giraffe has a long neck.  Why would the giraffe need this adaptation?

• to keep warm
• to reach food high above the ground
• to have room to eat more
• to catch birds

A Porcupine has sharp quills.  Why would a porcupine need this adaptation?

• to protect itself
• to keep warm
• to kill its prey
• to cover its skin

The raccoon has hands and feet.  Why would the raccoon need this adaptation?

• to fight
• to help them find and pick up food
• to hang from trees
• to dig a tunnel