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What is a physical adaptation?

• bears hibernating

• feathers on a bird

• ducks migrating

• chameleons changing colors

What is a behavioral adaptation?

• beak on a bird

• elephants ears

• hump on a camel

• birds flying South in the winter.

A monkey has a long tail to help it swing from branch to branch.

• physical adaptation

• behavioral adaptation

A squid will squirt black ink at predators when frightened.

• physical adaptation

• behavioral adaptation

A black bear hibernates during the winter months.

• physical adaptation

• behavioral adaptation

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

• physical adaptation

• behavioral adaptation

Which animal uses a bad odor as a defense against predators?

• porcupine

• frilled lizard

• horse

• skunk

Why might some plants have thorns?

• To stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant

• To attract insects that spread its pollen to other plants

• To take in nutrients from the air

• To provide shade for the plant

Some grasses grow in hot, dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?

• To protect the plant from sun damage

• To take in as much light as possible

• To spread seeds in new places

• To reach water down below.

A marbled tree frog is very difficult to see when it is resting on a tree limb because its coloring blends in well with the tree bark.

• Mimicry

• Camouflage

• Tail