Adaptations Flashcards

1
Q

What is the do plants compete for name 4 things?

A

1) Light
2) Water
3) Space
4) Nutrients

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2
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What do animals compete for?

A

1) food
2) Territory
3) Mates

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3
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Why is competition vital?

A

To survive and reproduce

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4
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What types of things would live in salty conditions?

A

1) Bacteria

2) mangroves (trees)

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5
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What do mangroves do?

A

Their roots absorb water from the sea without the salt

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6
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What things would survive in hot places?

A

1) Enzymes usually about 37 degrees
2) Bacteria about 80 degrees
3) Camel 40+ degrees

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7
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What types of living things survive in high pressure areas (4 things) ?

A

1) Dolphins
2) Sea mammals
3) Fish
4) Bacteria

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8
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What type of things would live in cold environments?

A

Polar bears and artic foxes

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9
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Why are arctic foxes and polar bear good at living in cold environments?

A

Because they are good at trading air and keeping heat due to a layer of thick fur

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10
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What does a whale have to keep it’s self warm?

A

Thick layer of fat

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11
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What do polar bears, arctic foxes and whales do to keep heat in?

A

They try and reduce the surface area that’s in contact with the air. For example arctic fox has small ears so they can lose less heat

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WHAT DOES LARGE SURFACE AREA EQUAL?

A

EASIER TO LOSE HEAT

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13
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What does a cactus have due to dry condition?

A

A thick stem to store water

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