Adaptations and the Environment

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a special feature or behavior that helps an animal or plant survive in its environment.

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Why do animals develop adaptations?

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Animals develop adaptations to better survive in changing environments, find food, avoid predators, and reproduce.

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What is an example of a bird adaptation?

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The pelican has a beak adapted to scoop up fish.

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What part of the hummingbird is adapted for feeding?

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The beak of the hummingbird is adapted to help it eat nectar from flowers.

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What is an important adaptation that humans have?

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Humans have opposable thumbs, which allow them to grasp and manipulate objects.

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What happens to animals when their environment changes?

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When the environment changes, some animals die, some move, and others develop adaptations.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is an adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a change in an animal's body structure that helps it survive, like a thick fur coat in cold climates.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an animal acts to survive, such as migrating to find food.

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What is an example of a plant adaptation?

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Cacti have thick skin and spines to reduce water loss and protect themselves from herbivores.