Evolution
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Science
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6th - 8th Grade
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Easy
Barbara White
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Adaptation Noun
[ad-ap-tay-shun]
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Adaptation
An inherited trait or behavior that increases an organism's chances of surviving and reproducing in its specific environment.
Example: Different finch beaks show adaptation to specific food sources, illustrating survival traits.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Krill Noun
[kril]
Back
Krill
Small, shrimp-like crustaceans living in the ocean that are a primary food source for many marine animals.
Example: A swarm of krill in the ocean shows their abundance and importance as a food source for marine animals.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Tobogganing Noun
[tuh-bog-uh-ning]
Back
Tobogganing
A method of movement where an animal, like a penguin, slides on its belly across snow or ice.
Example: Penguins sliding on their bellies across the snow demonstrate tobogganing as a method of movement.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Flippers Noun
[flip-ers]
Back
Flippers
The broad, flat limbs of an aquatic animal, like a penguin or seal, that are adapted for swimming.
Example: The image shows a penguin with labeled flippers, highlighting their role in swimming.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Predator Noun
[pred-uh-ter]
Back
Predator
An animal that naturally hunts and kills other animals for its food, which are known as prey.
Example: A cheetah chasing a wildebeest shows how predators hunt prey for food.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Wingspan Noun
[wing-span]
Back
Wingspan
The total measurement from the tip of one wing to the tip of the other on a bird.
Example: The image shows a bird's wings spread to demonstrate wingspan, the distance from one wingtip to the other.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Fledge Verb
[flej]
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Fledge
To develop the necessary wing feathers for a young bird to become capable of flying from the nest.
Example: A fledgling bird has developed feathers and can leave the nest but still needs care.
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