adaptations to the environment

Question 1

How may species become better adapted for the environment

Answer 1

1) production of new characteristics from random mutations

2) natural selection

Question 2

why is understanding the adaptations important

Answer 2

1) decision making in conservation management and habitat creation

Question 3

what are important abiotic features that affect species distribution

Answer 3

1) light
2) water
3) PH
4) mineral nutrients

Question 4

what are the biotic factors that influence the survival of a species

Answer 4

1) food supply
2) pollination
3) seed dispersal
4) disease

Question 5

define the range of tolerance

Answer 5

the range of conditions in which an organism is able to potentially survive in