Adaptations

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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 reproduce in its environment.

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What are physical adaptations?

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Physical adaptations are structural features of an organism's body that enhance its survival, such as gills in fish or thick fur in polar bears.

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What are behavioral adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations are actions or behaviors that organisms perform to survive, such as migration or hibernation.

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What is mimicry?

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Mimicry is an adaptation where one species evolves to resemble another species to gain an advantage, such as avoiding predators.

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What is camouflage?

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Camouflage is an adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment to avoid detection by predators.

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What is blubber?

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Blubber is a thick layer of fat found in some animals, like seals and whales, that helps insulate them from cold temperatures.

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Why do some animals have thick fur?

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Thick fur is an adaptation that helps animals retain body heat in cold environments.

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What is the purpose of gills in aquatic animals?

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Gills are adaptations that allow aquatic animals to extract oxygen from water.

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How do plants adapt to harsh environments?

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Plants adapt by developing features like deep roots to access water or thick leaves to reduce water loss.

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What is migration?

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Migration is a behavioral adaptation where animals move from one region to another, often seasonally, to find food or breeding grounds.