Animal Adaptions

What does it mean to adapt?

• To change physical features or behaviors of a species in response to changes in the environment.

• To remain unchanged despite environmental shifts.

• To develop new species through genetic mutation.

• To migrate to a different habitat for survival.

What are behavioral adaptations?

• Physical traits that enhance survival

• Behaviors that help a living thing survive in its environment.

• Genetic changes over generations

• Seasonal migrations of animals

Why do animals have adaptations?

• To better survive and reproduce in their specific environments.

• To increase their size and strength.

• To change their color for aesthetic purposes.

• To migrate to different climates easily.

What is the role of natural selection in adaptations?

• Natural selection leads to the extinction of all species.

• Natural selection favors individuals with beneficial adaptations, leading to evolution.

• Natural selection has no impact on adaptations.

• Natural selection only affects physical traits, not behaviors.

What is a structural adaptation?

• A behavioral change in response to environmental factors.

• A physical characteristic of an organism that enhances its survival.

• A temporary change in an organism's physiology.

• A genetic mutation that occurs over generations.

How can climate change impact animal adaptations?

• It can force animals to adapt quickly or face extinction due to changing habitats.

• Animals will become immune to climate change effects over time.

• Climate change has no significant impact on animal adaptations.

• Animals will migrate to cooler areas without any adaptations.

What is an organism?

• A non-living thing.

• Anything that is living, including plants, humans, and animals.

• A type of mineral.

• A concept in philosophy.

What is camouflage?

• A type of adaptation that allows animals to blend in with their surroundings.

• A method of communication among animals.

• A technique used by predators to hunt their prey.

• A form of shelter built by animals.

What is an example of a plant adaptation?

• Cacti have thick stems to store water in dry environments.

• Deciduous trees lose their leaves in winter to conserve water.

• Flowers bloom only at night to attract nocturnal pollinators.

• Grasses have deep roots to access underground water sources.

How do adaptations affect survival?

• They increase the chances of survival and reproduction in changing environments.

• They decrease the chances of survival in stable environments.

• They have no effect on survival rates.

• They only affect reproduction, not survival.