What are Adaptations
What is an adaptation?
A change that helps an organism survive in its environment.
What is a behavioral adaptation?
A change in the way an organism acts to survive.
What is a physical adaptation?
A feature of an organism's body that helps it survive.
Why do animals have adaptations?
To help them find food, stay safe, and reproduce.
Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in birds.
Birds migrating to warmer places in winter.
How do the long necks of giraffes help them?
They can reach leaves high in trees that other animals can't.
Can you name an example of an animal that has an adaptation?
A chameleon changes color to blend in with its surroundings.
Why do some animals hibernate?
To conserve energy when food is scarce.
What is camouflage?
A physical adaptation that allows an animal to blend in with its environment.
What is the difference between a learned behavior and an adaptation?
An adaptation is a physical change, while a learned behavior is something an animal learns from experience.
What does it mean when animals communicate?
Animals use sounds, body language, or signals to share information.
How do thick fur coats help animals in cold climates?
They keep the animals warm in freezing temperatures.
How do adaptations help plants survive?
Plants may have adaptations like deep roots to find water or thick leaves to store water.
How does playing dead help some animals survive?
It can trick predators into thinking they are not alive and make them leave.
Why do some animals have sharp claws or teeth?
To help them catch prey or defend themselves.