Question

name: date: period: part 2 directions: write either physical adaptation or behavioral adaptation next to each statement. type of adaptation description 1. this owl has camouflaged feathers that help it hide from predators. 2. cacti store water in thick stems covered with waxy skin. this skin reduces water loss. sharp spines and thick skin also protect the cactuss water store from predators. 3. burrowing animals live underground. some burrow to avoid predators while others do it to protect themselves from extreme climates above ground. 4. wild geese fly south in the fall. this behavior allows them to find food during winter.

Explanation:

1. Camouflaged feathers are a physical trait of the owl, so it's a physical adaptation.
2. The structure of cacti's stems, skin, spines are physical features for water - storage and protection, so it's a physical adaptation.
3. Burrowing is an action or behavior of animals to avoid predators or harsh climates, so it's a behavioral adaptation.
4. Flying south is a migratory behavior of wild geese to find food, so it's a behavioral adaptation.

Answer:

1. Physical adaptation
2. Physical adaptation
3. Behavioral adaptation
4. Behavioral adaptation