Adaptations 7.11B

Front

What allows a fish to breathe underwater?

Back

Gills allow the fish to take in dissolved oxygen from the water.

Front

What feature of a rose helps it avoid being eaten by large animals?

Back

Sharp thorns protect the rose from being eaten.

Front

What is the source of all genetic material?

Back

DNA is the source of all genetic material.

Front

What type of adaptation is related to an animal's appearance?

Back

A physical or structural adaptation is related to how an animal looks.

Front

Which of the following is an inherited trait?

Back

Eye color is an inherited trait.

Front

What is an adaptation?

Back

An adaptation is a characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

Front

What is the difference between physical and behavioral adaptations?

Back

Physical adaptations are body structures, while behavioral adaptations are actions organisms take to survive.

Front

Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

Back

Migration is a behavioral adaptation where animals move to find food or better living conditions.

Front

What is camouflage?

Back

Camouflage is a physical adaptation that allows an animal to blend in with its environment.

Front

How do sharp thorns serve as an adaptation for plants?

Back

Sharp thorns deter herbivores from eating the plant.