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Adaptations

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  • If a father's genes are BB and a mother's genes are Bb, what is the chance that their offspring will have bb?
    ZERO
  • Plants in the North with colder climates have fuzzy leaves to keep out frost. (True/False)
    True
  • a dog chasing a squirrel-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • A desert jackrabbit has big ears. What is the purpose of the big ears?
    To help release body heat
  • racoons wash their food before eating it- instinct or learned behavior
    learned behavior
  • ants living in a colony-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • Sea lions, walruses, and other animals in cold climate have a layer of __________, or fat, under their skin.
    blubber
  • Desert animals eat plants to get water, but spines and thorns help protect the plants from thirsty animals. (True/False)
    True
  • ___________ can also be used to sneak up on prey. (feet, wires, whiskers, camouflage)
    camouflage
  • Octopus squirting a predator-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • lion cubs watch their parents to learn how to hunt- instinct or learned behavior
    learned behavior
  • Desert plants have an adaptation to help take in and store water. (True/False)
    True
  • __________ help lions get food.
    sharp claws, teeth, etc.
  • Could different animals have similar adaptations? (Explain)
    Yes
  • The hoverfly looks exactly like the wasp but doesn't sting. What is this type of adaptation called?
    mimicry
  • Many desert animals, such as coyotes and rattlesnakes, are asleep during the night. (True/False)
    False
  • Could an animal with a lot of blubber live in the desert?
    No
  • Blubber helps the animal become _________. (warm/cold)
    warm
  • geese flying in a group-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • dog sits quietly and waits for a treat-- instinct or learned behavior
    learned behavior
  • Why couldn't an animal with a lot of blubber live in the desert?
    ...
  • birds returning to the bird feeder for food-- instinct or learned behavior
    learned behavior
  • Penguins have a layer of blubber. What is the purpose of the layer of blubber?
    It helps keep them warm in the cold climate.
  • Spiders spinning webs-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • Who was the father of genetics?
    Gregor Mendel
  • Animals have more blubber in the summer than winter. (True/False)
    False
  • All things can live in the desert. (True/False)
    False
  • True/False If a dog's parents both have black fur, it is impossible for the dog to have any other color fur.
    False, it could receive the 2 recessive traits for a different color.
  • blended inheritance-- example: snapdragon parent is white and other is red-- offspring is pink
    incomplete dominance
  • sea turtle returns to the location where it was hatched to lay its eggs-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • A characteristic that helps a living thing survive is a ______.
    adaptation
  • Where do animals get their traits?
    from both parents
  • A frog's tongue is an example of a(n) ___________ (adaptation, behavior, skill, extra part)
    adaptation
  • Pale-colored body coverings keep animals from absorbing too much heat. (True/False)
    True
  • ____________ means animals are active during the night.
    Nocturnal
  • a snake catching a mouse -- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • Large ears and thin bodies help animals get hot. The jackrabbit is an example. (True/False)
    True
  • What did Gregor Mendel use to determine how traits are passed from parents to offspring?
    pea plants
  • Appear in offspring even if only one parent contributes the factor
    dominant trait
  • kitten purring as a mother cat cleans its fur- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • moth flying around a bright light-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • An arctic rabbit has white fur. What is the purpose of the white fur?
    to blend into its environment
  • What happens if an animal doesn't adapt to changes in their environment?
    it will become extinct
  • Blending in is an adaptation called ___________.
    camouflage
  • (A) _________ is a structure or behavior that helps an organism survive.
    adaptation
  • monkeys using tools-- instinct or learned behavior
    learned behavior
  • a dog barking at a threat-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • sea turtles swimming- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • squirrels gathering nuts for the winter-- instinct or learned behavior
    instinct
  • Camouflage helps seals without being seen when hunting. (True/False)
    True