Adaptations

What is a structural adaptation?

• A structural adaptation is a physical feature or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment.

• A structural adaptation is a genetic mutation that occurs in an organism.

• A structural adaptation is a characteristic that is inherited from the organism's parents.

• A structural adaptation is a temporary change in an organism's behavior.

Give an example of a structural adaptation in animals.

• Gills in fish

• Wings in birds

• Fur in mammals

• Horns in insects

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• A behavioral adaptation is a learned behavior that is passed down from generation to generation.

• A behavioral adaptation is a change in behavior that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

• A behavioral adaptation is a physical change in an organism's body.

• A behavioral adaptation is a response to a sudden change in the environment.

Provide an example of a behavioral adaptation in plants.

• phototropism

• geotropism

• chemotropism

• gravitropism

How do structural adaptations help organisms survive?

• Structural adaptations have no impact on an organism's ability to survive.

• Structural adaptations hinder an organism's ability to survive.

• Structural adaptations help organisms survive by providing them with physical features or characteristics that enhance their ability to survive in their environment.

• Structural adaptations are only beneficial in certain environments.

Explain how behavioral adaptations help animals find food.

• Behavioral adaptations help animals find food by developing specific behaviors or traits that increase their chances of locating and obtaining food sources.

• Behavioral adaptations are only useful for finding water, not food.

• Animals rely solely on their physical characteristics to find food.

• Behavioral adaptations have no impact on an animal's ability to find food.

What are some examples of structural adaptations in birds?

• Feathers, talons, lungs

• Wings, beaks, hollow bones

• Fins, scales, gills

• Claws, fur, teeth

Describe a behavioral adaptation in mammals.

• Migration

• Echolocation

• Photosynthesis

• Hibernation

Why do animals develop structural adaptations?

• To better survive in their environment

• To increase their lifespan

• To communicate with other animals

• To attract mates

How do behavioral adaptations help animals avoid predators?

• Behavioral adaptations help animals avoid predators by allowing them to blend in with their surroundings, use camouflage, mimic other animals, or display warning signals.

• Behavioral adaptations help animals avoid predators by making them taste bad or poisonous.

• Behavioral adaptations help animals avoid predators by allowing them to hide in trees and bushes.

• Behavioral adaptations help animals avoid predators by making them faster and stronger.