Variations and Adaptations Practice

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What are behavioral adaptations?

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

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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An example of a behavioral adaptation is a bird calling for a mate or a rattlesnake shaking its rattle.

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What are structural adaptations?

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Structural adaptations are physical features of an organism that enhance its survival, such as the thorns on a rose bush or the webbed feet of a duck.

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What is a physiological adaptation?

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Physiological adaptations are internal body processes that help an organism survive, such as the ability of some animals to regulate their body temperature.

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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 the purpose of thorns on a plant?

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Thorns protect plants from herbivores that might want to eat them.

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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, mate, or escape harsh conditions.

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a state of inactivity and metabolic depression in animals during winter, allowing them to conserve energy when food is scarce.

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What is an example of a structural adaptation in animals?

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An example of a structural adaptation is the webbed feet of a duck, which help it swim.

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How do behavioral adaptations differ from structural adaptations?

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Behavioral adaptations involve actions taken by organisms, while structural adaptations are physical features of the organism.