5.10A Adaptations

What is a physical adaptation?

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

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

• A physical adaptation is a mental strategy used by organisms.

• A physical adaptation is a structural feature of an organism's body that helps it to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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Give an example of a physical adaptation in animals.

• Long neck of giraffes

• Wings of a butterfly

• Fins of a fish

• Stripes on a zebra's body

How do physical adaptations help organisms survive?

• Physical adaptations have no impact on an organism's chances of survival.

• Physical adaptations help organisms survive by increasing their chances of survival in their environment.

• Physical adaptations hinder organisms from surviving in their environment.

• Physical adaptations make organisms more vulnerable to predators.

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Explain the difference between structural and behavioral adaptations.

• Structural adaptations are reversible, while behavioral adaptations are permanent.

• Structural adaptations involve changes in DNA, while behavioral adaptations involve changes in physical appearance.

• Structural adaptations are physical features, while behavioral adaptations are actions or behaviors.

• Structural adaptations are related to plants, while behavioral adaptations are related to animals.

Name a physical adaptation that helps animals blend into their environment.

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Disguise

• Invisibility

Why is having a thick fur coat considered a physical adaptation for some animals?

• Thick fur coat attracts predators

• Thin fur coat provides better insulation

• Thick fur coat hinders movement

• Thick fur coat provides insulation, regulates body temperature, and offers protection.

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Describe how a bird's beak shape is a physical adaptation for its diet.

• A bird's beak shape is a physical adaptation for its diet because it helps them communicate with other birds

• A bird's beak shape is a physical adaptation for its diet because different beak shapes are specialized for different types of food.

• A bird's beak shape is a physical adaptation for its diet because it allows them to camouflage better

• A bird's beak shape is a physical adaptation for its diet because it helps them fly faster

How do animals with webbed feet use this physical adaptation?

• They use webbed feet to climb trees

• They use webbed feet to fly

• They use webbed feet to swim more efficiently.

• They use webbed feet to dig underground

Discuss the physical adaptations of a camel that help it survive in the desert.

• Camels have long eyelashes and nostrils that can close, thick fur, large feet, and fat storage in humps.

• Camels have wings for flying in the desert

• Camels have gills to breathe underwater in the desert

• Camels have fins to swim in the sand dunes

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Explain how the long neck of a giraffe is a physical adaptation.

• The long neck of a giraffe is a physical adaptation that helps them swim faster.

• The long neck of a giraffe is a physical adaptation that allows them to reach high leaves on trees for food.

• The long neck of a giraffe is a physical adaptation that enables them to fly.

• The long neck of a giraffe is a physical adaptation that allows them to camouflage in the grass.

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