Adap And Varations Flashcards

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What is it like in the desert

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Extreme heat in day

Extreme cold at night

Minimal water and vegetation

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What is it like in deep ocean

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No light= minimal vegetation

Extreme cold temperatures and pressures

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What is it like in Antarctica

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Coldest place- -10 to -60

Minimal vegetation

Freezing waters

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What does selection pressures means

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Factors that contribute to selection which variation will provide individual with increase chance of surviving over others

Linked to event such as natural disaster or introduction of new species

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Give an example of stabilising pressure

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Tall plants are exposed to wind
Short don’t get enough sunlight
Middle are more likely to be passed down

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Give example of directional

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Deer species have green body

New predator

Deer has new colour which allows to be camouflaged

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Give example of diversifying

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Small birds hide in holes
Middle are most at risk
Big less likely to be attacked

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