Real-world examples of behavioral adaptations in Grade 5 science.

📚 Quick Study Guide

• 🌍 Behavioral adaptations are actions animals and plants do to survive and reproduce.
• 🐧 Migration: Some animals move to warmer places during winter to find food and escape the cold.
• 🐻 Hibernation: Some animals sleep through the winter to save energy when food is scarce.
• 🐺 Hunting in Packs: Some animals hunt together to catch bigger prey.
• 🪴 Growing towards Sunlight: Plants bend towards sunlight to get more energy for photosynthesis.
• 🦨 Defense Mechanisms: Animals like skunks spray smelly liquid to protect themselves from predators.

🧪 Practice Quiz

1. What is a behavioral adaptation?
   1. A physical feature of an animal.
   2. An action an animal or plant does to survive.
   3. The color of an animal's fur.
   4. The size of a plant's leaves.
2. Why do some birds migrate during the winter?
   1. To find a mate.
   2. To escape predators.
   3. To find food and warmer weather.
   4. To lay eggs.
3. What is hibernation?
   1. A way for animals to find food.
   2. A long, deep sleep to save energy.
   3. A method of communication.
   4. A type of migration.
4. Which of the following is an example of hunting in packs?
   1. A bear hibernating in a cave.
   2. A lion hunting alone.
   3. Wolves working together to catch a deer.
   4. A bird building a nest.
5. Why do plants grow towards sunlight?
   1. To attract insects.
   2. To stay cool.
   3. To get more energy for photosynthesis.
   4. To absorb more water.
6. What is a defense mechanism?
   1. A way to find food.
   2. A method of building shelter.
   3. An action to protect oneself from predators.
   4. A type of camouflage.
7. Which animal uses a smelly spray as a defense mechanism?
   1. A rabbit.
   2. A skunk.
   3. A deer.
   4. A squirrel.