Types of Adaptations

What type of adaptation affects how an organism acts?

• Behavioral

• Physiological

• Structural

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What type of adaptation affects a physical aspect of organism?

• Behavioral

• Physiological

• Structural

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Coloring or another physical characteristic that help an organism blend in with its environment

• mimicry
• camouflage
• hibernation
• migration

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When an organism copies a characteristic of something else in order to better its chances for survival and reproduction

• hibernation
• camouflage
• mimicry
• migration

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The seasonal movement of an organism from one place to another

• camouflage
• migration
• hibernation
• function

When an organism slows its life functions for a period of time to better its chances for survival during harsh conditions

• camouflage
• migration
• mimicry
• hibernation

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An example of a structural adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell

• The spikes on a porcupine fish

• a rabbit burrowing underground

• a viper biting when threatened

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All of the following are structural adaptations except:

• Sharp Teeth

• Ability to produce venom

• Feathers

• Porcupine quills

Some birds fly south for the winter. What type of adaptation is this?

• structural

• physiological

• behavioral

• this is not an adaptation

An example of a behavioral adaptation is

• The long neck of a giraffe
• Penguins huddling together for warmth
• A camel's hump used to store water
• A polar bear's white fur used for camouflage

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