Plant and Animal Adaptations

What is an adaptation?

• A characteristic of a living thing that helps it survive in its environment.

• A behavior that allows animals to act a certain way to avoid being seen by a predator.

• A special beak that helps birds gather food.

• A long neck that allows giraffes to reach food sources.

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Why do animals develop new adaptations?

• To protect themselves from predators.

• To obtain food in their new home.

• To survive in a changing environment.

• To blend in with the trees.

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What is an example of a behavioral adaptation?

• A giraffe's long neck.

• A sloth's slow movement.

• A hummingbird's long beak.

• A lizard's tail that snaps off.

What is a unique adaptation of giraffes?

• Their long necks.

• Their long tongues.

• Their ability to roll into a ball.

• Their camouflage.

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How do armadillos defend themselves?

• By moving very slowly through trees.

• By snapping off their tails when captured.

• By rolling into a tight ball.

• By having algae grow on their bodies.

What is a characteristic of a predator?

• An animal that eats other animals.

• An animal that is eaten by other animals.

• An animal that moves very slowly.

• An animal that has long arms and claws.

How do deer use their strong leg muscles?

• To run up to 30 miles per hour.

• To protect themselves from predators.

• To gather food using their long beaks.

• To hang from trees and eat leaves.

What is an adaptation of a cat's eyes?

• Retractable claws for climbing.

• A sense of smell 1 million times more sensitive than humans.

• Elongated noses to sense food.

• Eyes adapted for night-time hunting.

How do echidnas find their food?

• By using their long, skinny beaks to drink nectar from flowers.

• By rolling into a tight ball when threatened.

• By sensing the electrical movements created by ants and termites.

• By having tough plates on their backs.

What is a unique adaptation of a kangaroo?

• Ability to fly.

• Ability to swim underwater for long periods.

• Ability to hop on their hind legs for fast movement.

• Ability to change color to blend with the environment.