Adaptations - Exit Ticket

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps an organism survive and thrive in its environment.

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What are the three main types of adaptations?

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The three main types of adaptations are behavioral, structural, and physiological.

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What is a behavioral adaptation?

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A behavioral adaptation is a change in the way an organism acts to survive in its environment, such as migration or hibernation.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that enhances its survival, such as the webbed feet of ducks.

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What is a physiological adaptation?

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A physiological adaptation is a function or process within an organism that helps it survive, such as a spider producing different types of silk.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals.

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is the way coyotes howl to communicate with each other.

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Give an example of a structural adaptation in animals.

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An example of a structural adaptation is the fluffy fur of red foxes that keeps them warm in winter.

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Give an example of a physiological adaptation in animals.

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An example of a physiological adaptation is the ability of some animals to regulate their body temperature.

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How do adaptations help organisms?

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Adaptations help organisms survive by allowing them to find food, avoid predators, and reproduce in their specific environments.

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What is the significance of webbed feet in waterfowl?

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Webbed feet help waterfowl swim efficiently, allowing them to search for food in water.