Environmental adaptations are the amazing ways plants and animals adjust to survive in their specific environments. These adaptations can be physical, like a camel's hump for storing fat in the desert, or behavioral, like birds migrating south for the winter. Understanding these adaptations helps us appreciate the incredible diversity of life on Earth and how organisms thrive in different conditions.
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Adaptation | A. A behavioral change that helps an organism survive. |
| 2. Camouflage | B. The process where an animal blends in with its surroundings. |
| 3. Migration | C. A physical or behavioral trait that helps an organism survive. |
| 4. Hibernation | D. A period of inactivity during winter to conserve energy. |
| 5. Instinct | E. Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another. |
Answer Key:
1-C, 2-B, 3-E, 4-D, 5-A
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided: desert, survive, environment, adaptations, water.
Organisms need __________ to __________ in their __________. They develop __________ to help them. For example, a cactus in the __________ has __________-saving __________.
Answer Key:
Organisms need water to survive in their environment. They develop adaptations to help them. For example, a cactus in the desert has water-saving adaptations.
Describe how climate change can affect environmental adaptations in animals.
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