Structural adaptation
What is a structural adaptation? (Definition) Not example
Physical features of an living organism to help them survive.
What is behavioural adaptation? Definition NOT example
Behavioural traits or actions, of an living organism to help them survive.
Which habitat is extremely cold and covered with ice and snow?
Arctic.
What natural event happens when too much rain causes water to cover land?
Flood.
What do we call animals that eat plants?
Answer: Herbivores.
Give 2 examples of a structural adaptation.
Living organism -> structural adaptation
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Give 2 examples of a behavioural adaptation.
Living organism -> Behavioural adaptation
Answers will vary
Which habitat has lots of trees, heavy rainfall, and warm temperatures all year?
Tropical rainforest.
What natural event happens when there is very little rain for a long time?
Drought.
What happens to animals when trees are cut down in forests?
2 REASONS
They lose their homes and food sources.
Giraffes have very long necks. How does this adaptation help them survive?
It helps them reach leaves high in trees for food.
What do many animals do in winter to survive the cold by sleeping for a long time?
Hibernate.
Describe physical conditions of the Desert
Hot climate, dry, lack of rainfall, sand, dryness,
How might a drought affect plants in a habitat?
Plants may dry out and die due to lack of water.
Why is it harmful when humans build roads through habitats?
It splits habitats and makes it harder for animals to find food, mates, and shelter.
Some animals have camouflage colours. How does this structural adaptation help survival?
It helps them hide from predators or sneak up on prey.
Why do some animals hunt in groups (like wolves)?
It helps them catch larger prey and share food.
Which habitat has large open areas filled mostly with grasses and very few trees?
Grassland.
How might a flood affect animals in a habitat?
AT LEAST 2 REASONS.
It can destroy homes, wash away food sources, and force animals to move.
How do webbed feet help animals survive?
They help animals swim more easily.
Cacti have thick stems that store water. How does this help them survive?
It allows them to store water during dry desert conditions.
Some desert animals are active at night instead of during the day. Why?
To avoid the extreme daytime heat.
How are the physical conditions of the Arctic and the desert similar, even though one is cold and one is hot?
Both habitats are very dry (low precipitation), have extreme temperatures, and are difficult places for plants and animals to survive.
Why can droughts affect the entire food chain in a habitat?
Answer: Plants die first, herbivores lose food, and predators lose prey.
How can pollution in water affect marine animals?
It can make them sick, kill them, or destroy their habitat.