Understanding Habitats and Animal Adaptations

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What does habitat mean?

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Habitat refers to where an animal lives.

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What are animal adaptations?

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Animal adaptations are traits that help animals survive in their environment.

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Give an example of a physical adaptation.

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The thick fur of a polar bear helps it stay warm in cold climates.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in behavior that helps an animal survive, like migration.

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What is the role of camouflage in animal survival?

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Camouflage helps animals blend into their environment to avoid predators.

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Define ecosystem.

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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How do food chains relate to habitats?

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Food chains show how energy and nutrients flow through different organisms in a habitat.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism in its environment.

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What is an example of a desert habitat?

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The Sahara Desert is an example of a desert habitat.