Living Things and their Habitats 4

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where an organism lives, providing food, shelter, and mates for reproduction.

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What happens to animals that do not adapt to changes in their habitat?

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They will die.

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What is global warming?

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Global warming is the long-term increase in Earth's average surface temperature due to human activities, primarily the burning of fossil fuels.

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What is human impact on the environment?

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Human impact refers to the effects that human activities have on the natural world, including pollution, deforestation, and climate change.

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What is a vertebrate?

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A vertebrate is an animal that has a backbone or spine.

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What is an invertebrate?

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An invertebrate is an animal that does not have a backbone.

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What are amphibians?

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Amphibians are animals that begin their life in water and live most of their adult life on land, such as frogs and salamanders.

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What is deforestation?

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Deforestation is the clearing or thinning of forests by humans, which can lead to habitat loss.

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What is a risk to arctic habitats?

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Global warming is a significant risk to arctic habitats, causing ice melt and habitat changes.

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What is the role of seasons in habitats?

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Seasons can affect the availability of food and shelter, influencing the survival of species in a habitat.