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What do we call a feature that helps a plant or animal survive in its home?
An adaptation.
A cactus is covered in these sharp spikes to protect it. What are they?
Thorns.
Some animals, like rabbits or meerkats, dig a hole or tunnel for a home. What is this called?
A burrow.
Polar bears have a thick layer of fat and fur to survive in which type of environment?
A cold environment.
What word describes an animal that is active at night?
Nocturnal.
Many plants in the rainforest have a waxy coating on their leaves to help water slide off. What is this coating?
Wax
A fish uses its __________ to breathe oxygen from the water without coming to the surface.
Gills
When the weather gets warmer, the ice and snow will __________ and turn back into water.
Thaw
A seabird has a special __________ near its beak that helps it filter salt out of ocean water
Gland
To move quickly through the water, a fish wiggles its __________.
Fins
I am a special organ that fish use to breathe underwater. What am I?
Gills
What is the word for a liquid poison that some animals use as a weapon?
Venom
When animals work together to achieve a goal, like hunting or building a home, they are using...
Teamwork
A group of wolves that hunts together as a team is called a...
Pack
A snowy owl has white feathers to match the snow. This helps the owl __________ with its environment.
Blend in / camouflage
A porcupine is covered in sharp, pointy spines. What is the scientific name for these?
Quills
