HCS Gr 3 Unit 7: Adaptation and Environment Quizs

migration

• a seasonal movement of animals to find food

• an instinctive behavior in some animals in which they travel to warmer climates for winter and back to cooler climates for summer

• a type of hibernation during winter months

• a method of reproduction in aquatic animals

population

• a group of organisms of the same kind that live in the same place

• a collection of different species in an ecosystem

• a random sample of individuals from a larger group

• a group of organisms that are genetically identical

mimicry

• a special type of camouflage where some animals mimic other, more dangerous animals

• a behavior where animals change their diet to survive

• a method of communication among animals

• a technique used by animals to attract mates

habitat

• the place where an animal or plant lives

• a type of food that animals eat

• a method of reproduction in plants

• a climate zone where no life exists

shelter

• a place for animals to play

• an animal's home.

• a type of food for animals

• a tool used by animals

physical adaptation

• changes over time to an animal’s body (something you can’t learn)

• a learned behavior that helps an animal survive

• a temporary change in an animal's environment

• a physical feature that is always present in an animal

behavioral adaptation

• changes over time that an animal learns that allows it to respond to its needs

• a physical change in an animal's body structure

• a genetic mutation that occurs in a species

• a seasonal change in an animal's habitat

fossil

• the remains or impressions of organisms preserved in a petrified form or as a mold or cast in a rock.

• a type of rock formed from volcanic activity.

• a living organism that has not undergone any changes over time.

• a mineral that is commonly found in sedimentary layers.

adaptation

• a change in living things over time that helps them survive

• a process of becoming extinct due to environmental changes

• a method of reproduction in plants and animals

• a temporary change in behavior due to external stimuli

hibernation

• a behavioral adaptation where animals go into a deep winter sleep in which their body activities slow down

• a process where animals migrate to warmer climates during winter

• a state of increased activity and feeding during the winter months

• a method of storing food for the winter season