Adaptation
Define Adaptation
An inherited behavior or physical characteristic that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.
What is biodiversity?
Biodiversity is the variety of organisms present.
Give example of physical and chemical change.
Answers will vary.
What are the two types of weathering?
Physical and Chemical
What do planets need to have life? (Need all 4)
Oxygen, liquid water, distance from the sun, magnetic field.
What adaptations help birds fly?
Hollow bones
What role to producers have on the environment.
Create energy from the sun through photosynthesis.
What is the most biodiverse biome?
Rainforest
Physical
What can astronauts do to keep their bones and muscles strong?
Use the ARED machines daily.
What have plants developed to move nutrients and water?
Xylem
At every level. They recycle nutrients.
How does an increase in biodiversity affect the ecosystem?
More biodiverse, more sustainable.
Exposing bare soil can lead to increased _____.
Soil erosion
What is microgravity?
Feeling of weightlessness.
Compare internal, external, and behavioral adaptations.
Internal - can't see
External - can see
Behavioral - what they do
After eating food (chemical energy) is transfers to ____.
Thermal energy
Why is ecological succession important?
Rebuilds biodiversity in an environment.
What can deposition make?
islands, deltas, more land.
Why can't we live on Mars or Venus?
Too hot/cold. Not enough O2
Why does camouflage help animals?
Helps prey blend into their surroundings. Helps predators hide to sneak up on prey.
Why is adaptation and survival of fittest so important?
It allows animals to adapt to the environment they live in so they are able to survive and reproduce.
What may cause secondary succession in an area?
Natural Disaster
Give an example of weathering, erosion, and deposition in an example.
Answer will vary.
Why can't humans travel to Mars?
Too far away.