Adaptations

Question 1

What does the needs to survive of a living organism depend on

Answer 1

The type of organism

Question 2

What do plants need to survive and to make what

Answer 2

Light
Oxygen
Nutrients
Carbon dioxide 
Water

To make glucose energy to survive

Question 3

What do animals need to survive

Answer 3

Food from other animals
Water
Oxygen

Question 4

What do microorganisms need to survive

Answer 4

Some like plants
Some like animals
Some don’t need oxygen or light

Question 5

What does an adaptation allow

Answer 5

An organism to survive in a particular habitat

Question 6

What are 3 adaptations of a desert animal

Answer 6

Large surface area -Allows them to lose more body heat which stops them overheating

Camouflage - keeps them hidden from prey and allows them to sneak up on predators

Good in hot conditions - very thin layers of body fat and a thin coat to help them lose heat

Question 7

What are 3 adaptations for arctic animals

Answer 7

Small surface area - Have a compact shape to keep surface area at a minimum to reduce heat loss

Camouflage - Tend to blend in with white surroundings to hide from predators and sneak up on prey

Well insulated - Thick layer of blubber which acts for insulation and an energy source when food is scarce
Thick coat of fur to keep him insulated

Question 8

2 adaptations of desert plants

Answer 8

Water storage tissues - Cacti store water in thick stem

Small surface area - Cacti have spikes instead of leaves to reduce loss of water vapour

Question 9

Example of desert plants

Answer 9

Cacti

Question 10

What is an adaptation for herbivores

Answer 10

Teeth for grinding up plant cells

Question 11

What is an adaptation for carnivores

Answer 11

Teeth for tearing up flesh and grinding bones

Question 12

What are 2 adaptations for deter predators from plants and animals

Answer 12

Armour - thorns and shells

Poisons - bees and poison ivy