adaptations in animals

Question 1

state one example of an animal adaptation

Answer 1

animals that lives in cold places like whales have a thick layer of blubber (fat) and a low surface area to volume ratio to help them to retain heat

Question 2

explain how fur or feathers can be used to maintain a warm body temperature

Answer 2

feathers and fur trap pockets of air around their bodies to keep a warm body temperature as it helps to insulate the skin against heat loss

Question 3

what is a structural adaptation?

Answer 3

features of an organsism’s body structure - e.g. shape or colour

Question 4

what is a behavioral adaptation?

Answer 4

the ways the organism behaves

Question 5

what is a functional adaptation?

Answer 5

things that go on the inside of an organsim’s body (that can be related to processes like reproduction and metabolism - all chemical reactions)

Question 6

why and how is climate change affecting the distribution of animals?

Answer 6

if an organism no longer is able to survive (food no longer available) in the area it used to be due to the climate then it will move somewhere further