Adaptations and Traits

Give an example of a plant adaptation.

• Flowers on a rose bush

• Roots on a sunflower

• Leaves on a deciduous tree

• Thorns on a cactus

What is an animal adaptation?

• An animal adaptation is a trait or behavior that helps an animal survive and thrive in its environment.

• An animal adaptation is a type of food that animals eat

• An animal adaptation is a type of vehicle animals drive

• An animal adaptation is a type of clothing animals wear

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Provide an example of an animal adaptation.

• Chameleon changing skin color for camouflage

• Giraffe swimming underwater

• Elephant flying with wings

• Penguin living in the desert

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What are inherited traits?

• Inherited traits are characteristics or features that are passed down from parents to offspring through genes.

• Inherited traits are not passed down from parents

• Inherited traits are solely influenced by the environment

• Inherited traits are acquired during an individual's lifetime

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How do inherited traits differ from acquired traits?

• Inherited traits come from genes, acquired traits come from experiences.

• Inherited traits are temporary, acquired traits are permanent.

• Inherited traits are learned, acquired traits are inherited.

• Inherited traits come from the environment, acquired traits come from genes.

Define behavioral adaptations.

• Changes in an organism's habitat

• Physical changes in an organism's appearance

• Changes in an organism's behavior that help it survive and reproduce in its environment.

• Changes in an organism's DNA

Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

• Camouflage

• Migration

• Photosynthesis

• Hibernation

How do plants adapt to survive in arid environments?

• Plants adapt to survive in arid environments by developing deep root systems, reducing water loss through specialized leaves, storing water in their tissues, and closing stomata during the hottest parts of the day.

• Plants adapt to survive in arid environments by communicating with other plants to share water.

• Plants adapt to survive in arid environments by hibernating during dry seasons.

• Plants adapt to survive in arid environments by growing wings and flying to find water sources.

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Explain how animals use camouflage as an adaptation.

• Animals use camouflage to communicate with other species

• Camouflage helps animals attract predators

• Animals use camouflage to stand out in their environment

• Animals use camouflage to blend in with their environment, making it harder for predators to spot them.

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a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of producing offspring

• offspring

• structure

• species

• fossil