Physical Adaptations
A polar bear’s thick fur helps it survive by doing what?
Keeping the bear warm in cold environments.
Birds flying south for the winter is called what?
Migration.
What is camouflage?
Blending into the environment to avoid predators.
Is eye color inherited or learned?
Inherited.
Why do ducks have webbed feet?
To help them swim more efficiently.
Why do bears hibernate during winter?
To conserve energy when food is scarce.
Why does a walking stick insect survive better than insects that are easy to see?
It looks like a stick and avoids predators.
Is a scar inherited or caused by the environment?
Environment.
How does a cactus’s waxy skin help it survive?
It prevents water loss in dry environments.
Why do some animals hunt at night instead of during the day?
To avoid predators or catch prey more easily.
How do butterfly eyespots help the butterfly survive?
They scare predators by looking like large eyes.
Why can two plants with the same DNA grow to different heights?
Different environments (sun, water, soil).
Why are a giraffe’s long neck and legs considered adaptations?
They help the giraffe reach high food and spot predator
How does living in groups help animals survive?
Protection, finding food, and caring for young.
Explain the difference between camouflage and mimicry.
Camouflage blends in; mimicry copies another organism.
Name one trait influenced by BOTH inheritance and environment.
Height, weight, muscle strength (any correct example).