Daily Science 12/3

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What are some adaptations desert dwellers have to conserve water?

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Examples include burrowing to escape heat, having thick, scaly skin, and being nocturnal to avoid daytime heat.

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Why do some animals have camouflage coloring?

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Camouflage helps animals blend into their environment to avoid predators or to sneak up on prey.

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What is the significance of a bird's beak shape?

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A bird's beak shape is an adaptation that helps it obtain food, such as digging into tree trunks for insects.

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What type of biome is characterized by high annual precipitation?

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Tropical Rainforest and Temperate Rainforest biomes receive more than 250 cm of annual precipitation.

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What is a land biome?

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A land biome is a large geographic biotic unit, a major community of plants and animals with similar life forms and environmental conditions.

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What is the difference between a land biome and an aquatic biome?

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Land biomes are terrestrial ecosystems, while aquatic biomes are ecosystems found in water, such as oceans, rivers, and lakes.

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What is the role of fur color in animal adaptation?

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Fur color can help animals camouflage in their environment, aiding in predator avoidance or hunting.

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What is an example of a nocturnal animal adaptation?

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Nocturnal animals, like owls, have adaptations such as enhanced night vision to hunt and navigate in the dark.

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What is the biosphere?

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The biosphere is the global sum of all ecosystems, where life exists, including land, water, and the atmosphere.