Mrs.Bowers_Animal Adaptations Assessment

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a way that animals blend in with their surroundings to hide from predators or sneak up on prey.

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How does camouflage help animals survive?

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It allows animals to hide from predators and sneak up on prey.

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What is an animal adaptation?

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A characteristic or feature of an animal that helps it survive in its environment.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A learned behavior is something an animal does because it has been taught or has learned it, like a dog coming when called.

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What is a physical adaptation?

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A physical adaptation is a body part or feature that helps an animal survive, like a thick fur coat.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is something an animal does to survive, like migrating or hibernating.

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What is migration?

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Migration is when animals move from one place to another, usually to find food or warmer weather.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a long sleep that some animals take during the winter to survive when food is scarce.

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What is an instinct?

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An instinct is a natural behavior that animals are born with, like a baby bird knowing how to chirp.

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Can you give an example of a physical adaptation?

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An example of a physical adaptation is the long neck of a giraffe, which helps it reach high leaves.