* Adaptations *
Used by some birds to swim faster.
What is webbed feet?
Hair color, eye color, height and shape of nose are all examples of what?
What are inherited traits?
Bird beaks that are short and pointy might be good for this.
What is cracking open seeds.
Squirrel watches a woman fill a bird feeder.
Squirrel runs towards bird feeder.
Squirrel runs up the the pole of the bird feeder to eat the seeds.
Squirrel stops eating and looks around when a dog barks.
Squirrel runs away when the woman comes back outside and approaches the feeder.
These are inherited traits or learned behaviors?
What is learned behaviors?
This is a physical adaptation in which an animal mimics or looks like another more dangerous animal.
What is mimicry?
These are two animals that hibernate.
What are bears/bats/chipmunks/snakes/turtles?
(answers will vary)
How are spikes on a cactus and a traditional leaf the same?
What is they both provide shade for the plant?
Name one animal that uses camouflage to help them blend in with their environment.
What is a chameleon/snow bunny/owl/?
(answers will vary)
Learned Trait/Behavior or Inherited trait:
An animal taking care of their young
What is learned trait/behavior?
A long, thin beak is great for doing this.
What is sipping nectar?
Dormant state happens when an animal or plant is in ___________.
What is hibernation?
What is a desert?
Rides a bike, reads science fiction and eats pizza with his dad...
These are what type of behaviors?
What is learned behavior?
Bird feet that are curled up are good for doing what?
What is grabbing on to something?
Large ears on an elephant is an adaptation to help with ___________________.
What is listening for danger?
I am a large, white predator. I blend in with snow and ice. I am not trying to protect myself because I am big and strong. Instead, I am trying to disguise myself to that my prey won't notice me before I attack.
What is a polar bear?
Name an animals who migrate.
What are birds?
(answers will vary)
The loose sandy soil where the seed was planted
The small size and growth low to the ground
The sharp spines at the tips of the leaves
The slow pace of growth that occurs in the plant
Which one is NOT an inherited trait?
What is the loose sandy soil where the seed was planted?
Large, curved beaks are best for?
What is ripping meat from prey?