What You Need to Know

Features help animals survive

Camouflage hides animals

Body features for movement

Adaptations to the environment

Key Vocabulary

a part of an animal that helps it survive

a feature that helps a living thing survive in its environment

colours or patterns that help an animal blend in with its surroundings

the natural home of an animal or plant

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Question 1

A polar bear has thick white fur. How does this help it survive?

It helps it swim faster It keeps it warm and provides camouflage in snow It helps it find food underground It scares away enemies with colour

Question 2

A duck has webbed feet. What are they useful for?

Climbing trees Digging burrows Swimming and walking on muddy ground Catching insects

Question 3

What is camouflage?

A bright warning colour A special song to attract a mate A way of storing food for winter Colours or patterns that help an animal blend in