What adaptation helps the flamingos to walk in deeper water in the wetland?
long, thin legs
How can people harm the environment?
by throwing out the trash (or other examples...)
What adaptation helps the ducks swim in the wetland?
webbed feet
What adaptation helps the frog in the wetland to catch insects?
long tongue
What do the catfish use to find food in the dark?
whiskers
When it does not rain for a long time, what can kill the animals or plants?
drought
Ponds, lakes, streams, and rivers are all...
freshwater
What can cause a river or lake to flood?
lots of rain
Filefish blends in with the coral. What do we call the color or shape that helps living things hard to see?
camouflage
Strong winds and rains, that can destroy animals' habitats happen during...
hurricane
What kind of leaves help the water lilies to float?
flat leaves
What adaptation helps the alligator to eat fish or birds?
strong jaws/ sharp teeth
Seas and oceans are ....
saltwater
What can pollute the air?
car exhaust
What do we call a waste that harms the ecosystem?
pollution
How do the beavers change the ecosystems?
they cut down trees and build dams in the water
What is most of Earth's surface covered by?
water
What do the fish use to breathe under water?
gills
What can cause the forest fire?
a lightning striking the tree