Vocabulary
A trait that helps an organism survive, find mates, or reproduce.
What type of habitat would a polar bear need to survive?
a cold water habitat
A change in an organisms behavior that helps its survive (Something it does to survive)
behavioral adaptation
A hedgehog is a small mammal with many spines. What is the reason a hedgehog uses its spines?
To attack enemies.
What is molting?
When animals shed or grow their fur.
impact
long legs, webbed feet, fins, some may need gills.
to blend in with the environment
camouflage
What causes some animals to migrate?
To find food and warmer temperatures.
Why do plants go dormant?
because there is less water
A synonym for staying alive.
survive
Name a type of animal teeth and why those specific teeth help an animal survive.
Animals that stay in a state of rest during winter when there is less food
hibernate
They will be easier to spot.
How can a forest fire affect animals and plants?
it could burn their homes and food
anything that helps the animal.
advantage
What type of habitat would a camel live in?
hot and dry
a body part of feature that helps an animal survive
physical adaptation
Why would a frog blend in with its green environment?
matching its environment helps it survive.
Why is a cactus able to survive in the desert?
It needs very little water
when an animal moves to a different place during a season
migrate
Could a lizard live in the arctic? Why?
No. It needs a desert like habitat.
when plants go into a state of rest
dormant
What are five reasons animals form groups?
Protect, keep warm, capture prey, raise young, share work
What are three ways animals respond to season changes?
Migration, Hibernation, and Molting