Adaptations

Structural adaptations…

• Are the way an organism behaves

• Happen very quickly

• Are physical characteristics of an organism

Behavioral adaptations…

• Are things the animals do to survive

• Are physical characteristics of an animal or plant

• Are only found in plants

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Adaptations in a species are cause by

• Natural selection

• Food

• Temperature

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An animal hibernating is a _____ adaptation

Which is a behavioral adaptation of birds?

• webbed feet

• warning sounds

• long beak

• hollow bones

Giraffes have long necks that allow them to reach leaves in high trees - is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

• Behavioral adaptation
• Physical adaptation

Which is a behavioral adaptation of penguins?

• Penguins have a layer of blubber to stay warm.

• Penguins huddle together to stay warm.

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The Tickle Me Plant folds its leaves in when touched - is this a behavioral adaptation or physical adaptation?

• Behavioral adaptation
• Physical adaptation

Camouflage is what type of adaptation? ____ adaptation

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Adaptations are the result of

• Natural selection

• Evolution

• Behavioral adaptation

• Structural adaptation

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