2.6-2.7 APES

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

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Adapatations lead to...

• Unique organisms

• Evolution

• Mutations

• Stronger Organsisms

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Which would be an adaptation useful in a cold biome?

• Being of a smaller size

• Being active during the cooler times of day

• Blubber/fat

• Having dark fur

What would be the most useful adaptation for a rabbit in the snow...

• camoflauge

• having long ears

• having strong legs

• strong teeth

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Which of the following examples are of behavioral adaptations?

• Migration

• Claws

• Teeth

• Eyes

Which of the following are examples of structural adaptations?

• Hibernation

• Migration

• Eyes

• Mating calls

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Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
• to take in nutrients from the air
• to provide shade for the plant

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Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?

• to protect the plant from sun damage
• to take in as much light as possible
• to spread seeds to new places
• to reach water down below

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What is the best definition of animal adaptation?

• Changes to an animal's diet.

• Characteristics that help animals survive.

• Characteristics of an animal's habitat.

• Skills learned in order to hunt.

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Some animals are able to copy other animals in order to look more dangerous to get away from predators. What is this called?

• Hibernation

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

• Migration

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