Adaptations

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a change in an organism that helps it survive in its environment.

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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.

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What is a structural adaptation?

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A structural adaptation is a physical feature of an organism that helps it survive.

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Give an example of a behavioral adaptation.

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A squid squirting ink to escape a predator.

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Give an example of a structural adaptation.

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Sharp teeth in a predator help it catch and eat prey.

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What does nocturnal mean?

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Nocturnal means being active at night.

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Why do some animals make warning sounds?

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To help other animals escape from predators.

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True or False: Earning good grades is a behavioral adaptation.

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True.

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What helps an owl hunt at night?

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Its nocturnal behavior is a behavioral adaptation.

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Why are sharp teeth important for some animals?

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They help to catch and rip apart prey.