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Ch. 2 Les 2
Science Chapter 2 Lesson 2 (Animal Adaptations)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adaptation | a body part or behavior that helps an animal meet its needs |
| fruit eating finches (beak type) | short, stubby beaks |
| insect eating finches (beak type) | sharp, pointed beaks |
| seed eating finches (beak type) | thick, heavy beaks |
| Why does a seed eating finch have a thick, heavy beak? | to crush the shell |
| Why does an insect eating finch have a sharp, pointed beak? | to get insects out of small spaces |
| Why does a fruit eating finch have a short, stubby beak? | it's easier for eating fruit and picking out pits |
| How are an owl's eyes an adaptation? | Their large size helps them see better. |
| How are a hawk's claws an adaptation? | Their shape allows them to catch prey easier. |
| __________________ keep birds warm and dry. | feathers |
| Birds have ________________ bones. | hollow |
| An ostrich has ___________ legs which allow it to run fast. | long |
| _________________ are the largest group of flightless water birds. | penguins |
| Some mammals have __________ _________ that offers protection. | sharp hairs |
| ______________ help protect fish from disease. They also help protect reptiles from injury and from drying out. | scales |
| The scales on a _____________ overlap to help it to move smoothly. | snake |
| ____________________ is an animal's color or pattern that helps it to blend in with its surroundings. | camouflage |
| What does camouflage allow an animal to do? | hide |
| Examples of animals & camouflage | tigers/ tall grass chameleon/ change color to match surroundings toads/ forest floor alligator/ swamp |
| __________________ is an adaptation in which an animal looks very much like another animal. | mimicry |
| Example of animal & mimicry | viceroy butterfly & monarch butterfly |
| 3 types of body coverings | feathers fur or hair scales |