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instinct, learning, habit) of animals help them to survive in their environment. organisms that help them survive in their environment. living things and environmental conditions have changed. catastrophic events (for example: volcanic eruption, ﬂoods, asteroid impacts, tsunami) to species extinction.
 * L.EV.M.1 Species Adaptation and Survival- Species with**
 * certain traits are more likely than others to survive**
 * and have offspring in particular environments. When an**
 * environment changes, the advantage or disadvantage**
 * of the species’ characteristics can change. Extinction of**
 * a species occurs when the environment changes and**
 * the characteristics of a species are insufficient to allow**
 * survival.**
 * L.EV.05.11** Explain how behavioral characteristics (adaptation,
 * L.EV.05.12** Describe the physical characteristics (traits) of
 * L.EV.05.13** Describe how fossils provide evidence about how
 * L.EV.05.14** Analyze the relationship of environmental change and