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Science 3 vocab
physical and behavior adaptations grade 4
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a special quality or appearance that makes an individual or group different from others | characteristic/feature |
| food, water, air, and shelter that an organism needs to survive | basic needs |
| a behavior that an animal begins life with and that helps it meet its needs | instinct |
| the movement of animals from one region to another and back | migration |
| a dormant, inactive state in which normal body activities slow | hibernation |
| a resemblance of one living thing to another or to natural objects among which it lives that gives it an advantage (as protection) | mimicry |
| the fine state of balance in a natural ecosystem | balance of nature |
| a part of behavior that helps an organism survive | adaptation |
| a color or shape that helps an animal hide | camouflage |
| threatened with extinction | endangered |
| no longer existing | extinct |
| the power or ability to be active | energy |