Adaptations of Living Things

When an opossums plays dead. This is known as what type of adaptation?

• Physical adaptation

• Behavioral adaptation

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A kangaroo has a pouch to protect its young. This is known as what type of adaptation?

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavioral Adaptation

Polar bears have compact ears, a small tail, and thick fur to keep themselves warm. These are all what type of adaptations?

• Physical Adaptation

• Behavior Adaptation

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An adaptation that helps living things blend into its environment

• Adaptation

• Ecosystem

• Camouflage

• Habitat

Anything that helps an animal survive in its environment.

• counter-shading

• mimicry

• adaptation

• camouflage

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What adaptation makes the most sense for living in a cold snowy area?

• gills

• colorful wings

• white fur

• striped skin

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

An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe

• Penguins huddling together for warmth

• A camel's hump used to store water

• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation

A lion has pointed teeth to help it tear meat off of the bone.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation

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