Adaptations Study Guide

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Study Guide for Chapter 6 Test

Plant and Animal Adaptations

·        Read Chapter 6, Lessons 1 and 2 paying close attention to the adaptations of the plants and animals.

·        Review the Chapter Wrap Up on pg. 256 and Chapter 6 Review on pgs. 258-259.

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Important Facts:

·        Rolled, waxy leaves hold water better than large, flat leaves.

·        Hibernation and migration are adaptations.

·        When most of the animals in an environment hibernate, it means that the winters are much colder than the summers.

·        The heartbeat of an animal that is hibernating will be very low.

·        Most of the adaptations in the desert are about getting enough water.

·        Many animals use the adaptation of camouflage to blend in with their environment.