Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an animal or plant survive in its environment.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive, like a penguin's black and white coloring.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is something an organism does to survive, like a bear hibernating in winter.

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Give an example of a structural adaptation in animals.

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A lion has sharp teeth to help it eat meat.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

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A squid squirts ink to escape from predators.

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What does variation mean in the context of adaptations?

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Variation refers to the differences in traits among individuals of the same species.

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Why do animals have different types of beaks?

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Different types of beaks are adaptations that help birds eat different kinds of food.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is a structural adaptation that helps animals blend in with their environment.

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What is an example of camouflage?

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A chameleon changes its color to match its surroundings.

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How do adaptations help animals?

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Adaptations help animals survive by allowing them to find food, avoid predators, and reproduce.