Adaptations to Hot and Cold Flashcards
Name a common cold habitat
Arctic
Antarctic
Name a common warm habitat
Desert
Rainforest
Name some organisms that live in cold habitats
Arctic fox Polar bear Elephant seal Penguins Musk Oxen
List some adaptations of an animal that would allow an animal to survive in cold conditions
Thick fur White fur Small ears Layer of blubber (fat) Small surface area to volume ratio
What is the function of thick fur?
To insulate an organism
What is the function of white fur in the arctic?
To camouflage an organism
What is the function of small ears in the arctic?
To reduce heat loss (smaller surface for heat to escape)
How do musk oxen and penguins keep warm in cold conditions?
They huddle together.
Name some organisms that live in warm habitats
Camel
Cacti
Fennec fox
List some adaptations of the Fennec fox, which lives in the desert.
Long body and ears
Short fur
Brown fur
How does brown fur help the Fennec fox?
Camouflage in desert
How does having a long body and long ears help the Fennec fox?
Allows heat to escape to help keep it cool
List some of the adaptations of the camel
Hump filled with fat Long eye lashes Tough mouth Big feet Leathery skin patches on knees Thick fur on neck
How does the fat filled hump help the camel to survive in the desert?
Fat can be converted into water
Fat is an energy source when there is not much food
How do long eye lashes help the camel to survive in the desert?
Help keep sand out of the camels eyes
