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Some animals migrate to warmer climates during the winter to avoid the ______ weather.
Some animals migrate to warmer climates during the winter to avoid the ______ weather.
cold
Hibernation allows animals to conserve ______ during the winter months.
Hibernation allows animals to conserve ______ during the winter months.
energy
Birds rely on the Earth's ______ field to help them navigate during migration.
Birds rely on the Earth's ______ field to help them navigate during migration.
magnetic
The social behaviour of some animals involves forming groups to protect themselves from ______.
The social behaviour of some animals involves forming groups to protect themselves from ______.
Bird migration allows access to food and ______ during the winter months.
Bird migration allows access to food and ______ during the winter months.
Behavioural adaptations are changes in the way an animal ______ that help it survive.
Behavioural adaptations are changes in the way an animal ______ that help it survive.
Structural adaptations and behavioural adaptations both help animals survive and ______ in their environments.
Structural adaptations and behavioural adaptations both help animals survive and ______ in their environments.
Understanding adaptations is essential for Primary Six students studying the PSLE science ______.
Understanding adaptations is essential for Primary Six students studying the PSLE science ______.
Adaptations are changes or modifications in the physical or behavioural characteristics of an organism that help it to better survive and thrive in its ______.
Adaptations are changes or modifications in the physical or behavioural characteristics of an organism that help it to better survive and thrive in its ______.
There are two main types of adaptations in animals: structural adaptations and ______ adaptations.
There are two main types of adaptations in animals: structural adaptations and ______ adaptations.
Structural adaptations are ______ characteristics that help an animal to better survive in its environment.
Structural adaptations are ______ characteristics that help an animal to better survive in its environment.
A hummingbird has a long ______ that can reach deep into a flower to extract nectar.
A hummingbird has a long ______ that can reach deep into a flower to extract nectar.
The long neck of the ______ allows it to reach leaves and branches that other animals cannot.
The long neck of the ______ allows it to reach leaves and branches that other animals cannot.
The webbed feet of ______ provide more surface area to paddle and help them swim efficiently.
The webbed feet of ______ provide more surface area to paddle and help them swim efficiently.
Camouflage is a structural adaptation that helps animals avoid ______.
Camouflage is a structural adaptation that helps animals avoid ______.
Behavioral adaptations are unique ways in which an animal ______ that help it to survive.
Behavioral adaptations are unique ways in which an animal ______ that help it to survive.
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Study Notes
Adaptations In Animals
- Adaptations are changes in physical or behavioral characteristics that improve an organism's survival in its environment.
- Adapted organisms thrive in their natural habitat by coping with factors like temperature, obtaining air, food, and water, protecting themselves from predators, and reproducing.
- There are two main types of adaptations: Structural and Behavioral.
### Structural Adaptations
- Structural adaptations are physical features that help animals survive.
- Examples include:
- Hummingbird's long beak for reaching nectar deep in flowers.
- Tree lizard's long tail for balance while moving on branches.
- Camouflage, speed, or blending into surroundings to avoid predators.
- The giraffe's long neck allows it to reach leaves and branches inaccessible to other animals, important in environments with scarce food.
- Webbed feet in ducks provide more surface area for paddling, allowing for efficient swimming and hunting or escaping predators.
Behavioral Adaptations
- Behavioral adaptations are changes in animal behaviors that aid their survival.
- Examples include:
- Migration to warmer climates during winter to avoid cold weather.
- Hibernation to conserve energy during winter months.
- Forming groups for protection against predators.
- Migration of birds is a well-known example, where they fly thousands of miles to warmer climates, relying on the Earth’s magnetic field for navigation.
- Social behaviors, like groups of primates looking out for each other, increase their chances of survival against predators.
Conclusion
- Structural and behavioral adaptations are crucial for animal survival and thrive in their environments.
- Understanding these adaptations is essential for students to gain a deeper understanding of animal-environment interactions.
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