4.2 Adaptation In Animals

Question 1

Name an adaptation of an arctic fox or hare?

Answer 1

White in the winter and brown in the summer so they camouflage and not easily seen by their predators

Question 2

Which size animals have smaller surface area to volume ratios?

Answer 2

Bigger animals

Question 3

What does it mean to have a smaller surface are to volume ratio?

Answer 3

They can conserve energy more easily but it is more difficult to cool down

Question 4

Name an adaptation for animals in hot dry conditions

Answer 4

Conserve water and stop them getting too hot, hunt and feed at night so they can stay cool during the day, have large surface area to volume ratios so they release energy quicker

Question 5

Name an adaptation of an animals in a very cold place?

Answer 5

Thick fur and fat under their skin to keep warm