4.7 adaptations

Question 1

An adaptation is

Answer 1

a special feature that helps an organism survive its habitat

Question 2

Adaptations can be one of three types

Answer 2

structural, behavioural, functional

Question 3

Structural adaptations are

Answer 3

physical features e.g. size of ears, eyes, sharp teeth, fur colour

Question 4

Behavioural adaptations are

Answer 4

specific behaviours displayed by an organism e.g. migration, courtship dances, making pretty nests, travelling in packs

Question 5

Functional adaptation are

Answer 5

processes that an organism completes inside their bodies to help them survive e.g. venom production

Question 6

how is a cacti adapted to living in dry conditions

Answer 6

spines, deep extensive roots, fleshy stem, thick waxy cuticle

Question 7

Why does a cacti need to be adapted to living in dry conditions

Answer 7

to reduce water loss

Question 8

What is an extremophile is

Answer 8

an organism (microorganism) that can live in extreme environments e.g. High temperatures, freezing temperatures, highly acidic or alkaline

Question 9

What is an extreme environment is

Answer 9

one that is challenging for most organisms to live in e.g. volcanic vents, moon, planets in our solar system!

Question 10

The best adapted organisms are the ones that can

Answer 10

SURVIVE, reproduce and pass on favourable alleles!