Evolution
What does evolution mean?
Changes that happen to a species over a long time.
What is an adaptation that birds have?
They have wings to have the ability to fly
What do organisms change and adapt to?
Their environment/climate
Giraffes evolving to have longer necks in order to reach the leaves of tall trees is an example of.....
True or false: Evolution happens very fast.
False.
What is it called when an organism adapts to blend into their environment?
Camouflage
What are biomes on land called?
Terrestrial biomes
The adaptation of hopping/jumping is an energy-efficient way to travel for this animal.
Kangaroo
Name one of the main goals for any species:
Survive and reproduce
What is an offspring?
Babies of a living organism
What are some types of freshwater biomes?
Lakes, Rivers, and Wetlands
What is it called when an entire species dies out?
Extinction
Why do scientists study fossils?
To figure out how organisms lived and how they changed to adapt to new environments.
What is an inherited trait?
A characteristic passed down from parents.
True or False: Are aquatic biomes the largest biomes on Earth?
True
There is a bird and a worm. Which is the prey and which is the predator?
Bird=Predator, Worm=Prey
New traits are caused by this?
Mutations
Why did the polar bear develop white fur instead of keeping their brown fur?
To blend in with the snow (camouflage).
What is the largest desert on Earth?
The Sahara Desert
What is the difference between evolution and adaptation?
Adaptation is a special, specific characteristic, while evolution happens over a long time for the whole group.