What would quickly happen if animals could no longer adapt to their environment?

• They would thrive and increase in number

• They would become extinct

• They would migrate to other areas

• They would evolve new traits immediately

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Match the following images with the correct adaptation.

• camouflage

• 
• mimicry

• 
• hibernation

• 
• migration

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Which of the below BEST describes why frogs have webbed feet?

• to climb trees faster

• to swim in ponds

• to escape predators

• to blend in with their environment

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Why is mimicry an important adaptation?

• Many types of prey would be eaten if they didn't pretend to look like something harmful

• Many types of animals hunt in packs.

• To survive the extreme heat and cold temperatures

• To have special colorings and markings

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Some animals experience a period of inactivity in winter that allows them to survive on stored body fat. (a)  

• hibernation
• migration
• submission
• starvation

Which of the following is a reason animals hibernate?

• To enjoy the cold weather

• To save energy when food is scarce

• To avoid predators by staying quiet

• To prepare for migration

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Match the following images with the correct adaptation.

• mimicry

• 
• camouflage

• 
• migration

• 
• hibernation

• 

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What is the primary purpose of camouflage in animals?

• To find food more easily

• To attract mates

• To hide from predators

• To sleep comfortably

Answer explanation

The primary purpose of camouflage in animals is to hide from predators.

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Chameleons are reptiles that have the ability to hide from predators and prey by blending in with their environment. They can change the pattern and/or color of their skin. This ability is known as --

• natural selection

• imitations

• mimicry

• camouflage

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The close external resemblance of an animal or plant to another animal, plant, or object.

• Camouflage
• Hide
• Mimicry
• Invisible

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