Animal Adaptations-4th Grade

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What is an adaptation?

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A change in an animal's body or behavior that helps it survive in its environment.

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How do chameleons use their adaptations to avoid predators?

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By changing color to blend in.

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What is camouflage?

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A pattern of coloring that helps a living thing blend in with its surroundings.

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Why do penguins have webbed feet?

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To help them swim efficiently in the ocean.

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What is the purpose of animal adaptations?

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To help animals survive in their habitats.

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What is an example of behavioral adaptation?

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Migration, which is when animals move to find food or better living conditions.

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What is hibernation?

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A state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter.

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How do box turtles use their shell markings?

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The colors and patterns help them blend in with the forest ground.

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What is the difference between migration and hibernation?

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Migration is moving to a different location, while hibernation is resting in one place.

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What is an example of a physical adaptation?

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Sharp claws that help an animal catch prey.