03.14.Adaptation 1

How do adaptations help animals?

• to hide from predators
• to hunt for food
• to survive in their habitats
• All of these are correct

An animal's color or pattern that helps it blend into its surroundings

• Environment 
• Mimicry
• Camouflage
• Habitat

The source of all genetic material is...

• Protein
• cells
• DNA
• The brain

An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe
• Penguins huddling together for warmth
• A camel's hump used to store water
• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

What is an adaptation?

• An inherited trait or behavior that DECREASES an organisms chance of living

• An inherited trait or behavior that INCREASES an organisms life span long enough to reproduce

• A trait that is NOT able to be inherited but INCREASES an organisms change of living

• A trait that changes overtime with the environment

What is an example of an inherited trait?

• hair color

• broken bone

• big muscles

• scar

What is one adaptation the Adelie penguin has?

• All white bodies to blend in with snow

• Compact shape to prevent heat loss

• Wings good for flight from ice chunk to ice chunk

• FAST heart rate during deep dives