Adaptations
What does it mean to adapt?
To change/ adjust in order to survive
Fossil Fuels/ Nonrenewable Resources
Oil, Coal, Gas
Deforestation
The process of cutting down trees
Desert.. describe the land features
Sand dunes, valleys, flat plains, dead trees.
Droughts
Experiencing little to no rain.
Define a behavioral adaptation
Something an organism does in order to survive.
Renewable Resource
Comes from nature- trees, water
Desertification
Desert
Savanna.. describe the land features
A type of grassland, with tall grass and lots of trees
Floods
Heavy flow of water; the land is covered.
Define a physical adaptation
Any physical feature or body part an organism uses to survive.
Behavioral Adaptation
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Arid Region
Extremely hot and dry
Tundra... describe the land features
Covered in snow, has glaciers, some ponds and small plants.
Tundra= treeless
Blizzards
Heavy snowfall and high winds
A polar bear was thick fur which keeps it warm, is this a behavioral or physical adaptation?
Physical- fur
Physical Adaptation
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Migrate
To move/ change locations
Where does most agriculture take place... the desert, savanna, or tundra?
Savanna
Evaporation
When water is escaped into the air
Living underground to rest and prevent water lost. Is this a physical or behavioral adaptation?
Behavioral
A marine mammal.. where can they be found?
In the Tundra, for example an artic wolf.
Hibernation
A deep sleep which allows animals to conserve energy.
Reptiles vs. Mammals.. where can we find them? Give an example of each
Reptiles, like rattlesnakes can be found in the desert.
Mammals, like elephants can be found in the savanna.
As temperature increases, will this have a negative or positive effect on the different biomes?
Negative