Behavioral Adaptation

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? When fish swim in schools

• Structural

• Functional

• Behavioural

Is the following a structural, functional or behavioural adaptation? Courtship- mantis shirm dancing to attract a mate.

• Structural

• Functional

• Behavioural

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Penguins huddle close together to keep warm.

• Structural

• Behavioral

Plants grow towards sunlight to help them acquire as much sunlight as possible.

• behavioral

• structural

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Birds migrate during the winter to less cold areas. What type of adaptation is this?

• Behavioral 

• Physiological 

• Structural

When threatened, some animals make warning sounds to help other animals escape a predator.

• Behavioral Adaptation

• Structural Adaptation

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Which of the following is an example of a behavioral adaptation in animals?

• Migration of birds to warmer regions during winter

• The thick fur of polar bears

• The long neck of a giraffe

• The webbed feet of a duck

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How do meerkats demonstrate behavioral adaptation in their environment?

• By having sharp claws for digging

• By living in groups to watch for predators

• By having a long tail for balance

• By having a keen sense of smell

What is the primary purpose of the behavioral adaptation known as hibernation?

• To escape from predators

• To conserve energy during scarce food periods

• To find a mate

• To migrate to a new habitat

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Why do some animals exhibit nocturnal behavior as a form of behavioral adaptation?

• To avoid daytime predators

• To conserve water

• To find food more easily

• To maintain body temperature