Antarctica Flashcards
Why are places colder at the coast
Water has a higher heat capacity than soil and rock so the ocean takes much longer to heat and to cool than the land
Who was the first person to land on the south pole
Ronald Amundsen December 14 1911
Name the krills adaptation
They can withstand long periods of starvation (up to 200 days) by using their muscle as a reserve
Name the Antarctica fishs adaptation
The have a very simple structure with antifreeze in their bodies
This prevents them from freezing during the Antarctic winters
Name the penguins adaptation
They have a dense double layer of feathers and a large fat reserve
The ability to jot eat for 115 days
They huddle together for warmth to prevent heat loss
Name the elephant seals adaptation
The have a thick layer of blubber beneath their skin. This can act as a food reserve and insulation
They are also known for there aggression and for eating penguins
Name the leopards seals adaptation
They have a very thick layer of blubber between their skin and their viral organs to help keep them warm at sea
They can dive deeply and go for extended periods of time without eating
Name the killer whales adaptation
They have a thick layer of blubber to keep them warm. They are also able to kill large prey and are known for their intelligence
What is physical adaptation
Features it an animals body that can help them survive
What is behavioural adaptation
How animals act (feed breed mate move) that help them survive
Name 2 threats from tourism
The ships are getting bigger
Letting gas and oil into the ocean
