A Mix
B Mix
D Mix
E Mix
100
A bird's __________ adapts to its habitat and food source
Beak
100
Why do Meerkats take turns standing guard?
To look out for danger whilst other eat/rest/work.
100
What is the characteristic when an animal blends in with the surrounding environment?
camouflage
100
What is an inherited behavior that animals just know how to do?
It is instinctual to
spin a web
build a nest
hibernate
200
Give an example of a physical adaptation.
Camouflage, beak, wings, long neck, claws
200
What is a behavioral adaptation?
Actions or changes in behavior that an organism makes to improve its survival
200
How does the shell of a turtle or armadillo help it to survive?
The shall can provide the animal shelter and protection against predators
200
What is an organism? Give an example.
A living thing, such as a person or plant
300
Which animals would MOST likely be helped by flood in a coastal area?
deer
raccoons
alligators
coyotes
alligators
300
An inherited behavior the animals just know.
a. extinction
b. adaptation
c. instinct
c. What is instinct?
300
Why might polar bear skin be black under their fur?
To help it absorb and retain heat from the sun
300
Name one difference between a millipede and a centipede.
Centipedes have one pair of legs per segment while millipedes have two pairs
Millipedes are slow while centipedes are quick
Millipedes do not bite while centipedes do bite
400
400
How is migration an example of a behavioral adaptation?
Migrate to a different location to have better chances of reproduction and/or food sources etc.
400
Why do birds fly in a V formation when migrating?
Behavioral, it helps them save energy by reducing air resistance for those not at the front.
400
What does inherited mean?
Passed on from parent to child, so you are born with it.
500
Trees need oxygen. Roots close to the surface of the ground take in the oxygen the tree needs. Which of our classroom organisms help trees get oxygen?
millipede
500
Describe one behavioral adaptation of a desert animal.
Example: being mostly active at night
500
The mimic octopus can change its shape and behavior to look like other sea creatures. How is this an adaptation, and why is it useful?
It is both physical and behavioral. Mimicry helps to avoid predators by pretending to be more dangerous than it otherwise is.
500
What are the two types of adaptation we looked at in class?
Behavioral adaptation and physical adaptation