By helping it hide to stay safe, or by helping it hide to hunt other animals.
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Blending in with the environment is called_______.
Camouflage
100
What kids of traits do desert plants and animals have?
Water storage, activity at night, skin or coatings that retain water.
100
Why are algae important to humans and other organisms?
They make food and give off oxygen.
100
I wonder why don't all animals have the same traits?
Animals have traits that help them meet their needs. Different animals have different needs based on their traits and their environments.
200
How does the amount of light at the top of a forest differ from the bottom?
At the top, a lot of light is available. Little light is available at the bottom.
200
Animals that are active at night is called _______.
Nocturnal
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What are some examples of nocturnal animals?
Owls, bats rattlesnakes, coyotes
200
Could different types of animals have similar traits?
Yes, they could. Animals that live in a similar environment may have similar traits.
200
I wonder what major changes occur in a wetland environment?
The water level can change quickly.
300
Why would an animal most likely migrate?
To avoid cold weather
300
When on living thing imitates another in color or shape is called _____.
Mimicry
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What traits do animals use in a forest?
Mimicry; different forms of protection; Camouflage
300
Identify an animal or plant. Then explain how each organism's traits help it survive in it's environment.
Mice can hibernate and are nocturnal. Tutles move slowly. They have a hard shells that protect them. They also hibernate.
300
I wonder why camouflage helps some animals stay safe?
If an animal blends into its environment, then it will be harder to find.
400
How do traits help plants and animals survive?
Deep roots, waxy coating on plants; migration; hibernation; thick fur.
400
To go into a deep sleep is called ________.
Hibernate
400
Give 3 animals that would migrate.
Answers will vary: fish in the ocean, birds, etc.
400
Could an animal with a lot of blubber live in a hot desert?
No an animal with blubber would be too hot in the desert.
400
I wonder how an animal such as a camel able to live in the desert environment?
A camel can store food in it's hump so it can get the food energy it needs, even in an area without much plant life.
500
Why do some leaves in rainforest have "drip tips"
A. To absorb a lot of water
B. To help rainwater flow off leaves.
C. To provide nutrients for their root system.
D. To help trees lose their leaves.
B. To help rainwater flow off leaves.
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To move from one place to another.
Migrate
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What might happen to a bat if it didn't hibernate during the winter?
The bat might die because it would not be able to find enough food and water, or it might have to migrate to a different environment in order to survive.
500
How is mimicry different from camouflage?
Mimicry means to resemble another organism, while camouflage involves blending in with a background.
500
I wonder what do air bladders help organisms do?
A. Breathe
B. Take in food.
C. Float.
D. Gain energy.