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Chap. 4 Ecos in Bal.

Ecosystems in Balance

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Every organism in an ecosystem has its own role, called a _______________. niche
When organisms work against each other to get what they need, there is ________________. competition
A ____________________ forest is most common in the U.S. temperate
Organisms that ___________________ find a new home to live in. relocate
The shape of a bird's beak and a giraffe's long neck are examples of ___________________. adaptation
Organisms that can't adapt _________________. perish
Some animals are hard to see because their ______________ matches their surroundings. camouflage
Organisms become ____________ when there are very few of their kind left. endangered
AN animal that protects itself by looking like a predator is an example of _____________. mimicry
Dinosaurs are ______________ animals. extinct
What is a straight honeycreeper beak used for? Gathering insects for food
What is a long/curved honeycreeper beak used for? Gathering nectar for food
What is a thick/strong honeycreeper beak used for? Gathering nuts and seeds for food
What is an example of competition between two organisms? 2 cacti competing for space OR 2 animals competing for a shelter or food.
What do endangered animals face if they are not protected? extinction
What is one way that we endanger animals? pollution, cut down forests, build communities next to animals' homes
Why would 2 different birds have 2 different kids of feet/claws? They use them for different things.
Which plant would be healthier in the desert, one that needs very little water or the one that needs to be watered often? One that needs little water because the desert has little water.
Explain why an Alaskan husky dog has very thick fur. The dog needs the fur to survive in the cold Alaskan climate.
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