Vocabulary
What is an adaptation?
A special characteristic that helps a plant or animal survive
Yes or No. Do animals need to be taught their adaptation?
No
What adaptation does does a chameleon use?
changing colors to camouflage
What are sharp claws used for?
protection or to grab food
migration
What adaptation does a rose bush have?
thorns
What adaptation does a crab have?
Claws for protection
Why do animals hibernate?
to use less energy during the winter and to live off their body fat
hibernate
What is an adaptation a cactus has?
What is an adaptation a kangaroo has?
Her pouch to carry a baby
Seeds from a plant are used to...
reproduce
Special shaped seeds to float, animals help spread their seeds,
What does camouflage mean?
What is the hardest part for a plant living in the desert?
finding enough water
What adaptation does a bear use?
Hibernating through the winter or claws for climbing and protection
What do animals use blubber for?
to keep warm
Part of a plant or animal that makes it different than others is called a....
trait
What are two adaptations that help a plant attract insects?
bright colors and a certain smell
A butterfly's wings look like eyes. How does this adaptation help the insect?
to scare away predators
How do desert plants survive in their environment?
Shallow roots or roots that grow deep down to reach water