Important Vocabulary
A place in which living things interact is called a what?
Ecosystem
An animal that eats only meat is called a what?
Carnivore
Birds travel long distances to escape the cold during the winter and find other food sources. Is this a physical or behavioral adaptation?
behavioral adaptation
Why does an eagle have talons?
Picking up its prey and ripping it open
Many organisms slow their bodies down or sleep during the winter months. This behavioral adaption is called what?
Hibernation
An elephant is on a strict plant diet. It is an example of a what?
Herbivore
A tom turkey has a large fan of tail feathers that help it attract a mate. Is this a physical or behavioral adaption?
Physical Adaptation
An anteater has an extremely long and thin tongue. Why?
So it can push it into the tiny holes where the ants and other bugs that it eats live.
Whales travel great distances for feeding and mating. The process of traveling long distances for survival is called what?
Migration
Organisms that make their own food are called what?
Autotrophs
A cheetah can run fast. Its tail helps it keep its balance while running at extreme speeds. Is its tail a physical or behavior adaption?
Physical Adaptation
Why do porcupines have quills?
To defend themselves against predators.
The ability to blend into your environment is called what?
Camouflage
A bear would be a great example of a carnivore, omnivore, or herbivore?
Omnivore
Coyotes are rarely seen during the day as they hunt at night. Are the coyote's hunting habits a physical or behavioral adaption?
behavioral adaptation
Why do Zebras have stripes?
To blend in with other zebras. They also use their stripes as a unique identification.
A living organism that eats other living organisms is called a what?
Predator
Organisms that have to get their food are called what?
Heterotrophs
Many animals create nests for their young. Is this a behavioral or physical adaptation?
behavioral adaption
Why do trout migrate up stream?