Competition Among Living Things
What is competition?
The struggle among organisms for space, water, food, or other needs.
What is camouflage?
An adaptation that allows an organism to blend in with its environment.
What does perish mean?
Perish means to die.
What body part on a giraffe is an adaptation?
Its long neck
What is a niche?
A niche is the job or role an organism has in an ecosystem.
What is mimicry?
Looking like or imitating another organism.
What does relocate mean?
To find another place to live.
What is an adaptation on a polar bear?
Its white fur so it can blend into its environment.
True or False
Cacti in the desert compete for water.
True
What is adaptation?
A special characteristic that helps an organism survive.
What is the difference between endangered and extinct?
Endangered is when there are very few of a specific type of organism left, and extinct means that there is no more of that type of organism alive-it is gone forever.
What is an adaptation on a frog?
Its sticky tongue, powerful legs, losing its tail and growing legs.
True or False
Predators do not compete with each other.
FALSE!
YES THEY DO!
True or False?
Camouflage makes it easy for a predator to see an organism.
False.
It makes it more difficult to see their prey.
How can an ecosystem come back after a fire?
Bulbs and seeds grow, grasses cover the ground, small trees begin to grow and then the small trees become bigger trees.
Do many trees grow in the Artic tundra? Why or why not?
Many trees do not grow in the Artic tundra because it is very cold and there is not much sun.
Why are there more types of organisms in the rain forests?
Rain forests are much wetter and warmer so more plants can grow and more animals thrive in this environment.
Some animals defend themselves by instinct. What is instinct?
Instinct is a way of acting that an animal is born with.
What are some organisms you know of that are endangered?
California condors, loggerhead turtle, periwinkle flower, certain types of tigers and elephants, snow leopards, orangutans, Javan rhino, mountain gorillas, etc.
How would a coyote survive in the Artic?
The coyote would have to adapt or it will perish. It may grow more fur, and it may change its diet.