Adaptations
What is an adaptation
A change that allows an animal or plant to survive. It can be physical (outside) or behavioral (something they do).
What is are 3 examples of rapid changes
Landslides, volcanoes, and earthquakes
What is an ecosystem
Where living and nonliving organism exist and interact in one place
What is a natural resources
Anything from Earth
What allows the owl to help catch prey at night
They have great eyesight
How can flower adaptations help them
Brightly colored flowers will attract insects the plants needs
What are 3 examples of slow changes
Weathering, Erosion, and Deposition
What do fossils tell us
Fossils tell us about the size, environment, and the structure of the organism
What is a Man made resources
Something made from a natural resources
Ex. Sand is used to make glass, trees are used to make paper.
How does camouflage help an animal
It helps them to blend in and hide
How do animal feet help them to survive
Different animals have different feet based on their needs.
Ex. Webbed feet help some ducks swim or talons help hawks grab food
What is a landslide
A layer of Earth’s surface suddenly and rapidly moves downhill.
Why do organisms migrate?
Organism migrate to survive. Butterflies and birds will migrate south for the winter.
How can we reduce the use of paper
Use less paper
Ex. Use a cloth or towel instead of paper towels.
How can the woodpecker's beak help it get its energy
Pointy beaks help crack tree bark to eat insects
What adaptations allows animals to stay warm in cold climate
Animals have a layer of thick blubber that allows them to stay warm.
What effects can an earth quake have on land
Cracks in the ground or damage to buildings/ homes
Why do organisms hibernate
They sleep through winter to conserve energy in the cold
If you find a seashell deep in the ground, what does that tell us
How can a beak that is large and shaped like a shovel help a pelican
It allows it scoop to fish out of the water.
How can pointy pine needles or sharp cactus thorns help
What is weathering
Breaking down rocks into smaller pieces caused by water, wind, or gravity