Life Cycles Unit Review

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What is a learned behavior in animals?

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A learned behavior is an action that an animal develops through experience, such as birds flying.

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How does the Arctic Fox's fur color change help it survive?

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The Arctic Fox's fur color changes to white in winter, helping it camouflage and sneak up on prey.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic passed down from parents to offspring, like a baby elephant's trunk.

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What does it mean when an animal is extinct?

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When an animal is extinct, it means that it has completely disappeared from the Earth.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a body feature that helps an animal survive in its environment, like thick fur in bears.

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Give an example of a learned behavior in animals.

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An example of a learned behavior is how birds learn to fly.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a method that animals use to blend in with their surroundings to avoid being seen by predators or to sneak up on prey.

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What is the purpose of thick fur in animals like the South Carolina black bear?

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Thick fur helps animals like the black bear stay warm during cold winter months.

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What is the difference between inherited and acquired traits?

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Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are learned or developed during an animal's life.

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Why do some animals hibernate?

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Animals hibernate to conserve energy and survive through periods of cold weather when food is scarce.