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Chapter 4 Scott Foresman Book
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Science
4th Grade
12/01/2010

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Adaptation
Definition
any structure or behavior that helps a living thing meet its needs for survival
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Camouflage
Definition
any coloring, shape, or pattern that allows a living thing to blend into its environment
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Migration
Definition
the movement of an animal from one location to another as the seasons change
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Hibernate
Definition
long, deep sleep in which animals heard rate and breathing are MUCH slower than normal
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Parasite
Definition
plant or animal that feeds off another living thing and harms it
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Symbiosis
Definition
special way in which two different kinds of living things live together
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Pollution
Definition
anything harmful added to the land, air, or water
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Extinct
Definition
No longer existing
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Endangered
Definition
having a population that is falling low in number and that is in danger of becoming extinct
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Fossil
Definition
Any marks or remains of a plant or animal that lived long ago
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False
Definition
The pad of a giant water lily is adapted to conserve water.
True or False?
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True
Definition
The oil on a duck's feathers keeps the duck dry.
True or False?
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True
Definition
Living in groups can help animals to survive.
True or False?
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True
Definition
Adult animals care for their young by providing food, protection, and grooming.
True or False?
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True
Definition
Pollution makes it harder for living things to stay alive.
True or False?
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False
Definition
When people litter, they help protect the environment.
True or False?
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True
Definition
Once a living thing is extinct, there will never be any living example of it.
True or False?
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False
Definition
Fossils contain little useful information.
True or False?
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