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Physical/Behavioral Adaptations
Internal/External Structures
Instincts/Learned Behaviors
Adapting to a New Environment
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Physical/behavioral adaptation: The Lava Cricket feeds at night so it won't overheat or lose water.
Behavioral adaptation
100
Define Internal Structure
Body structures located on the inside of the body?
100
A dog barks when a stranger comes to its home. Is this an example of an instinct or learned behavior?
Instinct
100
What is an adaptation an animal needs to breathe underwater?
Gills
100
What is mimicry?
Mimicry is an adaptation where an animal looks like another animal or object.
200
Physical/behavioral adaptation: The Carnivorous Caterpillar has scissor-like jaws for cutting prey.
Physical adaptation
200
A large beak is an examples of an ________ structure.
External
200
Learned behavior/instinct: A human baby crawling.
Learned behavior
200
What happens if an animal CANNOT adapt to its environment?
It will eventually become extinct.
200
A dog barking when its owner asks it to speak is an example of_______.
Learned behavior
300
Physical/behavioral adaptation: The Wekiu Bug has an anti-freeze chemical inside its body and is colored black to absorb heat and stay warm.
Physical adaptation
300
Define external Structure
Body structures located on the outside of the body.
300
Learned behavior/instinct: Geese migrating and bears hibernating for winter.
Instinct
300
Define adaptation.
A body part or behavior that helps an animal survive.
300
Why do birds have different beak shapes?
The different beak shapes are adapted for the different food sources.
400
Physical/behavioral adaptation: Hawaiian Monk Seals have their pups (babies) on the beaches near shallow water to protect the mother and pup from sharks.
Behavioral adaptation
400
T/F: A large beak is an example of an internal structure.
FALSE
400
Hibernation/migration/adaptation: Emperor penguins react to cold temperatures by huddling together to conserve heat.
Adaptation
400
Define camouflage. How does this adaptation help animals survive in the wild?
Camouflage is an animals color or pattern that helps it blend in with its surroundings. Camouflage helps animals hide from predators.
400
Explain the difference between an internal structure and an external structure.
An internal structure is a body structure located on the INSIDE of the body. An external structure is a body structure located on the OUTSIDE of the body.
500
Name two physical adaptations and two behavioral adaptations that humans have. How do these help us survive?
Example (answers will vary): Two physical adaptations humans have are teeth to help us eat and lungs to help us breathe. Two behavioral adaptations humans have are eating to get energy, and talking to communicate.
500
On Monday, Ms. Smith set out a bowl of birdseed in her backyard filled with soft grain and seeds. On Friday, all that was left was seeds. What conclusion can she make about the birds that live around her?
The birds that live around her are adapted for eating soft grain.
500
Define both instinct and learned behavior.
Instinct: A behavior an animal is born with and does not need to learn. Learned behavior: A behavior and animal is not born with but is taught or learned through experience.
500
How can you adapt a bat to survive life underwater? List three and EXPLAIN the function of each.
Example (answers will vary): 1. Changing the bat's lungs to gills will allow it to breathe underwater. 2. Adapting its wings to flippers so the bat can swim away from predators. 3. The bat can adapt to temperature drops in the water during winter by having a layer of blubber to act as insulation.
500
How do physical and behavioral adaptations help animals survive?
Physical and behavioral adaptations help animals meet their needs for survival. An animal that is adapted well to its environment has a greater chance at surviving and reproducing. An animal species that cannot meet their needs in their environment will eventually become extinct.