Traits and Adaptations

characteristics or attributes of an organism that are passed from parents to offspring

• learned behaviors

• migration

• inherited traits

• function

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

Some animals, such as lions, have pointed teeth, while other animals, such as cattle, have flat teeth. The difference in the shape of these animals' teeth is most closely related to--- (5.10A)

• the type of organisms the animals consume

• the sounds the animals make

• the habitat the animals live in

• the type of predators the animals have

Which structural adaptation allows the penguin to stay warm when diving in icy water?

• The beak

• The feathers

• The flippers

• The webbed feet

What does it mean to CAMOUFLAGE?

• when a weak animal copies a stronger animal to warn of predators

• when an animal is able to change colors to survive in an enviornment

• when an animal hibernates during the winter.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Label the traits of a toucan's beak that are adaptive for eating fruit.

c

b

a

d

Hollow spaces to keep beak light.

Sharp point for tearing skin off fruit.

Saw like ridges for cutting fruit.

Long, curved shape for reaching fruit.

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3.S.U3.2

A body part or behavior that helps a living thing survive

• adaption

• behavior

• learned behavior

• instinct

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Determine if the traits are structural or behavioral.

• Structural

• Hibernation

• Structural

• Xylem

• Behavioral

• Camouflage

• Structural

• Gills to breathe underwater

• Behavioral

• Migration

A sea turtle with a missing flipper from getting caught in a fishing net is an example of what type of trait?

• Learned trait

• Inherited trait

• Acquired trait

• Answer not here

Why are eyes that are placed further apart a helpful trait for an alligator?

• looks cooler

• see more predators

• better for swimming

• helps balance

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is an adaptation?

• A seasonal movement

• A place to live

• A type of animal

• A characteristic that helps a living thing survive

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-4