Aquatic Adaptations
How do fish use their fins?
To keep balance and move in water.
What allows camels to conserve (save) water?
They sweat very little.
They urinate minimally.
How do owls see well in the dark?
They have good night vision.
Why do grasses grow horizontally?
How do giraffes’ long necks help them survive?
They allow them to reach leaves high up in trees.
How do deep-sea animals attract prey?
Their body parts light up.
What desert animal gets water by eating plant parts?
Kangaroo rats
How do birds move easily through the air?
Why do pine trees have needle-like leaves?
To reduce water loss.
How do sunflowers adapt to get more sunlight?
They turn to face the sun.
What helps water ferns float on water?
The hairs on the leaves trap air.
What helps desert foxes lose body heat?
Their large ears help them lose body heat.
How do hummingbirds hover in place?
They flap their wings 50 times per second.
Why do cactus plants have spines instead of leaves?
To reduce water loss.
How do polar bears stay warm?
Their thick fur and fat under their skin help them stay warm.
Why do water hyacinths have swollen leaf stalks?
To help them float.
Why do some desert animals obtain water from the plants they eat?
Because water is scarce in the desert.
Why do dragonflies have two pairs of wings?
To help them fly better.
How do ivy plants get sunlight?
They get sunlight by climbing walls or fences.
How do penguins stay warm in the cold?
Their closely packed feathers trap air to keep their bodies warm.
How do water lilies’ large leaves help them?
They help them float and get sunlight.
Why do some desert animals urinate very little?
To conserve as much water as possible.
Why do owls have eyes that are adapted for low light?
To help them see well at night.
Why do some plants shed their leaves in winter?
To conserve energy and survive the cold.
Why do bears hibernate during the winter?
To conserve energy when food is scarce.