Physical Adaptations
Behavioral Adaptations
Vocabulary
Structure and Functions
Miscellaneous
100
Give an example of a PHYSICAL adaptation that a polar bear has
thick fur, blubber, sharp claws, etc.
100
What is the difference between MIGRATION and HIBERNATION?
Migration a behavioral adaptation when temporarily moving to a warmer climate
Hibernation is a behavioral adaptation when an animal sleeps through the colder months, a state of dormancy when an animal uses less energy to conserve its overall energy.
100
Define the word Adaptation
an adaptation is a change that helps a plant or animal to survive in its habitat
100
Sharks have sharp teeth that are used to tear their food.
What is the STRUCTURE in that sentence and what is the FUNCTION?
Structure: Sharp Teeth
Function: Used to tear food
100
What chemical physical adaptation does a rattlesnake have?
Poisonous Venom
200
Give an example of a PHYSICAL adaption a chameleon has
camouflage, long sticky tongues, sticky pads on their feet to grip trees
200
Based off the article we read, do Caribou migrate or hibernate?
Migrate
200
Define the word habitat
A habitat is the place where a plant or animal lives
200
A giraffe has a black tongue to keep it from getting sunburned in the hot sun.
What part of the sentence is the STRUCTURE and what part is the FUNCTION?
Structure: black tongue
Function: stops sunburn on the tongue
200
What is the difference between PREY and PREDATORS?
Prey is the animals that are hunted and eaten as food. Predators are the animals that hunt and rank at the top of a habitats food chain
300
Give an example of a PHYSICAL adaptation a giraffe has
long neck, black tongues to keep from getting sunburned, distinct pattern to blend into their habitat
300
What are some reasons animals migrate?
To find better food sources, to produce offspring, to escape harsh weather climates
300
What is the difference between a PHYSICAL and BEHAVIORAL adaptation
a physical adaptation is something and animal has ON or IN its body
a behavioral adaptation is something and animal DOES in order to survive
300
A Monarch butterfly has a specific pattern that makes it look like a poisonous Viceroy butterfly. This helps to keep predators away.
Which part of the sentence is the STRUCTURE and which part is the FUNCTION?
Structure: specific pattern (mimicry)
Function: keeps predators away
300
Explain the adaptation a walking stick has. How does this adaptation help it survive?
A walking stick uses camouflage to blend into its environment and hide from predators
400
Give and example of a PHYSICAL adaptation a Caribou has
thick fur, hairs on the inside of their nose
400
What is the difference between DIURNAL and NOCTURNAL?
Diurnal is when animals are active during the day.
Nocturnal is when animals are active during the night.
400
Define the word camouflage
camouflage is when animals blend into their surroundings
400
A cheetah has strong leg muscles to help it run faster and chase prey.
Which part of the sentence is the STRUCTURE and which is the FUNCTION?
Structure: strong leg muscles
Function:helps the cheetah run faster
400
What benefit do some animals get from being nocturnal?
Animals that are active at night can sometimes more easily avoid predators
500
Give and example of a physical adaptation an alligator has
Their body shape, texture and coloring look like logs to hide from prey, etc.
500
Do monarch butterflies hibernate or migrate?
Migrate
500
Define the word countershading
a method of camouflage in which an animal's coloration is darker on the upper side and lighter on the underside of the body
500
A monkey has a long tail to help it balance as is moves high above the tree tops.
Which part of that sentence is the STRUCTURE and which is the FUNCTION?
Structure: long tail
Function: helps the monkey balance
500
describe the chemical adaptation a skunk has
they have a bad smelling spray that warns off predators