Physical Adaptations

What are physical adaptations?

• special behaviors that help animals to survive

• special animal parts that help them to survive

• an animal that can be hunted for food

• an animal that hunts other animals for food

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An example of a physical adaptation is...

• a turtle hiding inside its shell

• The spikes on a porcupine fish

• a rabbit burrowing underground

• a viper biting when threatened

How comfortable are you with physical adaptations?

• I still need help.

• I am starting to get it.

• I know it enough.

• I know it so well I can teach it to others.

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An adaptation that helps an animal hide from predators

• migration

• camouflage

• hibernation

• extinction

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A CHARACTERISTIC OR CHANGE IN AN ANIMALS BODY THAT HELPS IT SURVIVE IN ITS HABITAT

• LEARNED BEHAVIOR

• BEHAVIORAL ADAPTATION

• PHYSICAL ADAPTATION

• INSTINCTIVE BEHAVIOR

Animals that stay warm in cold habitats with thick fur body coverings is an example of a ___________ adaptation.

• behavioral

• environmental

• learned

• physical

A giraffe's long neck, used to reach leaves high in trees, is an example of a

• Physical adaptation

• Behavioral adaptation

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Giraffes are animals that live in the grasslands of Africa. They have extremely long necks and long tongues. These two adaptations most likely help them – (5.10A)

• travel quickly across the plains

• reach food high in the trees

• defend themselves against predators

• tolerate the heat of their environment

What is an adaptation of the snowshoe hare that allows it to remain unseen by predators in the winter time?

• heavy fur on feet to stay warm

• small ears to prevent heat loss

• turns white in winter to match snow

• sense of smell to detect food

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Which statement does NOT describe how the body structures of these animals help them escape predators?

• Paws with long claws on flexible toes to help them climb trees.

• Sharp teeth allow them to catch prey on land or in water.

• Long tails allow them to balance on branches in trees.

• Good eyesight helps them to see at night.

Answer explanation

Since the animals use sharp teeth to catch prey, it wouldn't help them avoid predators. Climbing trees is a good way to avoid predators and having good eyesight would help them avoid predators.

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