Adaptations Flashcards
What adaptations have desert animals had?
Large surface area compared to volume - lets them loose more body heat
Efficient with water - small amounts of concentrated urine and don’t sweat a lot
Thin layers of body fat and coat
Camouflage avoid predators
What adaptations have Arctic animals got?
Small surface area compared to volume - reduces heat loss
Well insulated thick layer of blubber
Camouflage
What adaptations have desert plants got?
Small surface area compared to volume reduces water loss through leaves
Water storage tissues
Deep roots to access underground water
What do plants need?
Light, space, water, minerals
What do animals need?
Mates, water, food, space
How can air pollution be monitored?
Looking how many lichen there are in one area, the more lichen the less polluted
What do satellites measure?
The temp of sea surface and amount of snow
