Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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A feature or behavior that helps an animal survive.

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What behavioral adaptation allows the American alligator to control its body temperature?

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The alligator basks in the sunlight.

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What is a common adaptation of birds that swim in water?

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Webbed feet to help them swim.

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How is an epiphyte adapted to its ecosystem?

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It has roots that attach to trees so that it can reach sunlight that is scarce on the forest floor.

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Why do some animals hibernate?

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Their food supply is smaller in the winter.

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What is camouflage?

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A physical adaptation that allows an animal to blend in with its environment.

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What is the purpose of migration in animals?

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To find food and suitable breeding grounds.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in birds.

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Building nests to protect their young.

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What is the role of thick fur in polar bears?

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It insulates them against the cold temperatures.