ADAPTATIONS

Front

What is the term for new organisms that come from parent organisms?

Back

Offspring

Front

What adaptation allows polar bears to swim effectively?

Back

Webbed Feet

Front

What type of adaptation is exhibited by an arctic tern when it migrates for food and warmth?

Back

Behavioral Adaptation

Front

How do spines on desert plants help them survive?

Back

They protect the plant from animals that want to eat it.

Front

What is the term for the way an organism behaves or reacts?

Back

Behavior

Front

What is an adaptation?

Back

A characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

Front

What is a structural adaptation?

Back

A physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival.

Front

Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

Back

Migration of birds to warmer climates.

Front

What is the purpose of camouflage in animals?

Back

To blend in with their environment and avoid predators.

Front

What is the difference between behavioral and structural adaptations?

Back

Behavioral adaptations involve actions, while structural adaptations involve physical features.