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Adaptations

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  • Large ears and thin bodies help animals get hot. The jackrabbit is an example. (True/False)
    True
  • __________ help lions get food.
    sharp claws, teeth, etc.
  • Could different animals have similar adaptations? (Explain)
    Yes
  • A frog's tongue is an example of a(n) ___________ (adaptation, behavior, skill, extra part)
    adaptation
  • All things can live in the desert. (True/False)
    False
  • (A) _________ is a structure or behavior that helps an organism survive.
    adaptation
  • Sea lions, walruses, and other animals in cold climate have a layer of __________, or fat, under their skin.
    blubber
  • ____________ means animals are active during the night.
    Nocturnal
  • Blubber helps the animal become _________. (warm/cold)
    warm
  • Animals have more blubber in the summer than winter. (True/False)
    False
  • Blending in is an adaptation called ___________.
    camouflage
  • Why don't all animals have the same adaptations?
    ...
  • ___________ can also be used to sneak up on prey. (feet, wires, whiskers, camouflage)
    camouflage
  • Desert plants have an adaptation to help take in and store water. (True/False)
    True
  • Camouflage helps seals without being seen when hunting. (True/False)
    True
  • Pale-colored body coverings keep animals from absorbing too much heat. (True/False)
    True
  • 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
  • Why couldn't an animal with a lot of blubber live in the desert?
    ...
  • Plants in the North with colder climates have fuzzy leaves to keep out frost. (True/False)
    True
  • Desert animals eat plants to get water, but spines and thorns help protect the plants from thirsty animals. (True/False)
    True