Traits of Organisms

Frogs have to blend in with their environment. This lets them hide from predators. What can you tell about these frogs?

• The frogs have equal chances at survival.

• Neither frog will be able to survive in their environment.

• The blue frog has a better chance at survival.

• The green frog has a better chance at survival.

Which organism is more likely to survive in this environment?

• White organism with no fur

• White organism with fur

• Brown organism with fur

• None of them will survive

What is the definition of a trait?

• a description of how something works or why something happens

• a living thing

• Something that can be observed about an organism, such as color or size

• to stay alive

Penguins have long flippers, sharp beaks, and are black on top/white on the bottom. They live in the arctic and have seals as their predator. What are some adaptive traits that could help this penguin survive in this environment?

Check all that apply.

• They are white underneath, which makes it harder for them to be seen

• Sharp beak helps them catch fish

• Flippers help them swim

• They have a short stiff tail to balance

Which animals would stay safe from predators

by blending in with their environment?

Check all that apply

• Giraffe

• Polar bear

• Zebra

• Owl

What is an organism?

• an animal that hunts and eats other animals

• a living thing, such as a plant or an animal

• The parts and the way those parts work together

What is an environment?

• all the living and nonliving things in an area

• the differences in traits of organisms in a population

• making it easier for an organism to meet its needs

An adaptive trait is a trait that makes it easier for an organism to meet its needs in an environment and survive.

What is the adaptive trait in this picture?

• white colored body

• brown colored body

A non adaptive trait is a trait that makes it harder for an organism to meet its needs in an environment.

What is the non adaptive trait in this picture?

• yellow shell color

• green grass

• breakable shell

• strong shell

• Both yellow shell color and breakable shell

In a population, are organisms with adaptive traits more likely to survive in their environment?

• yes

• no