Unit 5: Animal Structure and Function

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What is the habitat of animals with thick white fur and a thick layer of fat?

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Polar region.

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Why do Canada geese stop coming to a playground when it gets crowded?

Back

They were scared and learned not to come back to that place.

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Which organs help people feel if something is cold?

Back

Brain and skin.

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What is the main function of the respiratory system?

Back

Takes in oxygen and removes carbon dioxide from the body.

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How does the fur of a snowshoe hare help it survive?

Back

It hides the hare from predators.

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What is camouflage in animals?

Back

A way for animals to blend in with their environment to avoid being seen by predators.

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What is the purpose of animal adaptations?

Back

To help animals survive and thrive in their environments.

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What do we call the process by which animals maintain their body temperature?

Back

Thermoregulation.

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What is the role of the skin in sensing the environment?

Back

It helps detect temperature, pressure, and pain.

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What is the function of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, and oxygen throughout the body.