Vocabulary
advantage
this happens when animals shed their fur
molting
Arctic
This structural adaptation helps an animal like a tiger or a grasshopper blend into its surroundings to hide.
camouflage
Is hibernating a physical or behavioral adaptation?
behavioral
to move to another location because of seasons
migrate
these are special actions an animal does that helps it survive
behavioral adaptations
Why can't a lizard survive in the arctic?
It needs sand and warm temperatures
Why do animals work in groups?
To protect, keep warm, capture prey, raise young, share work
True or False: A bird building a nest is a physical adaptation.
False (behavioral)
to have a strong effect
impact
camouflage
This animal has thin fur and paws. They may also have scaly skin and fangs to help them survive this dry habitat. Which habitat would this animal live in?
Desert
This physical adaptation is a sharp body part used by birds of prey to catch and eat their food.
a beak or talons
What is the main difference between a physical and a behavioral adaptation.
Physical is a body part, while Behavioral is an action or a choice
to go into a state where a living thing slows it natural activity to survive winter
dormant
these are special features on an animal's body that help it survive
physical adaptations
Could a polar bear survive in the desert?
No, it is too warm and not enough water.
Opossums use this behavioral adaptation to trick predators into thinking they are dead and no longer worth eating
playing dead
Does a polar bear's white fur count as a physical or behavioral adaptation?
physical
to go into a deep sleep during the winter months
to stay alive
survive
An animal in this habitat has scales and fins. Some animals may have webbed feet and a beak. Which habitat would this animal live in?
Wetland
Ducks have this structural adaptation on their feet to help them move quickly through the water.
webbed feet
Is an animals sharp teeth a physical or behavioral adaptation?
physical