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Survival of the Fittest: Unique Animal Adaptations Around the World
Do you know why a polar bear isn't cold in the icy Arctic, or how a camel can walk in the hot desert? It's all because of amazing animal adaptations! An animal's body and behavior can change over time to help it survive in its habitat. This is called adaptation. For example, a polar bear has thick, white fur that keeps it warm and camouflaged in the snow. Camels, on the other hand, have long legs and padded feet to walk on hot sand, and they can drink lots of water at once to stay hydrated. These unique adaptations help animals to live in different environments all over the world!
Question 1
What does the term 'adaptation' mean in the context of the text?
Change in an animal's body and behavior over time
Explanation. In the context of the text, adaptation refers to the changes in an animal's body and behavior over time to help it survive in its habitat.
An animal's ability to perform tricks
The process of an animal's growth
An animal's food preference
The migration of animals
Question 2
How does a polar bear adapt to its icy habitat?
By developing wings to fly
By changing its color to green
By growing long legs and padded feet
By having thick, white fur
Explanation. The polar bear has thick, white fur as an adaptation to survive in its cold, icy habitat. This fur keeps it warm and camouflaged in the snow.
By learning to live in water
Question 3
Which of the following is NOT a camel's adaptation?
Having long legs
Drinking lots of water at once
Having padded feet
Having thick, white fur
Explanation. Thick, white fur is a polar bear's adaptation for cold climates, not a camel's. Camels have long legs and padded feet for walking on hot sand, and they can drink lots of water at once to stay hydrated.
Living in hot deserts
Question 4
What is the purpose of animal adaptations?
To look more attractive to humans
To help them perform tricks
To help them survive in their habitats
Explanation. Animal adaptations are changes in an animal's body and behavior over time that help them survive in their specific habitats.
To help them migrate
To help them grow taller
Question 5
What is common between a polar bear and a camel in terms of adaptation?
Both have long legs
Both can drink lots of water at once
Both have thick, white fur
Both have adaptations that help them survive in their habitats
Explanation. Despite living in very different environments, both polar bears and camels have adaptations that help them survive in their specific habitats.
Both have padded feet
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