Name that Type!
Habitats
Adaptations
Social Dynamics
100
A white Pokémon with thick fur is likely what type?
Ice
100
What are two examples of a habitat?
Several correct answers!
Example: Ocean, forest, mountains, river, arctic, desert, savannah, etc.
100
What is an adaptation?
Any way that organisms have changed over time to fit their environment better.
100
What's an example of an animal that lives alone and an animal that lives in groups?
Lots of correct answers!
Solitary ex. Tiger, owl, sunfish, etc.
Group-living ex. Horses, wolves, pigeons, etc.
200
What characteristics would you expect to find in a water-type Pokémon?
Most of them are different shades of blue to mimic their aquatic habitat.
Several have fins or gills similar to those of real aquatic or semi-aquatic animals.
200
A habitat consists of...
Food source
Water source
Shelter
Space
200
What is camouflage? What are the four types?
It is any way an animal disguises their appearance by blending in with their surroundings.
The four types are concealing coloration, disruptive coloration, disguise, and mimicry.
200
What is an example of a Pokémon that lives in groups and one that lives alone?
Group-living: Houndour/Houndoom, Shinx/Luxio/Luxray, Sentret, Pyroar
Solitary: Litten, Cubone, Piplup
300
What are the five general types of animals?
Mammal, Bird, Reptile, Amphibian, and Fish
300
How does an animal's habitat influence their appearance?
Many animals use camouflage to help them survive in their environment.
They will also have different physical attributes (claws, thick fur, fins, wings, etc.) that make them better equipped for that habitat.
300
What are three different reasons animals have adaptations?
Example: Communication, finding food, defending themselves, avoiding predators, and understanding their environment.
300
Why do Wishiwashi school together?
To fend off attackers by looking big and strong.
400
What are traits used to differentiate real-life animal types?
Mammals - fur
Birds - feathers, beaks, wings
Reptiles - scales and/or shell, external claws (sometimes)
Amphibians - skin (no fur or scales)
Fish - gills, fins, and tail
400
What is an example of concealing coloration?
Concealing coloration is when animals blend into their surroundings.
Examples: Leopard, chameleons, arctic animals (polar bear, arctic fox, snowy owl), grasshopper, etc.
400
What is one example of an owl adaptation?
Example: Serrated feathers, offset ears, satellite-shaped faces
400
What is one benefit of solitary living for predators and prey?
Solitary predators are less likely to be spotted by prey, and they don't have to share food with a group.
Solitary prey are better able to hide from predators.
500
What type of animal is this?
This is a Softshell Turtle, a type of reptile!
500
What habitat would you expect to find a Pokémon with tan scales, clawed feet, and big ears?
Desert
500
Give a specific flight adaptation for two of the three animals listed:
Peregrine falcon
Albatross
Bat
Peregrine falcon: more aerodynamic body with long/narrow/pointed wings and stiff feathers packed tightly to withstand diving pressures.
Albatross: large wingspan, specialized tendon locks wings in place for long flights - lets them fly for hours without flapping (dynamic soaring)
Bat: finger bones in the wings give them increased maneuverability compared to birds, skin instead of feathers gives extra sensory input to fly precisely in the dark
500
What is one benefit of group living for predators and prey?
Predators can work together to hunt in groups and are more successful in taking down large prey.
Prey can work together to keep watch for predators and can take turns. Each individual also has a smaller chance of being caught when in a large group.