Biotic characteristics and adaptations

Question 1

Canopy trees

Answer 1

1. The large trees have buttress roots
   - give the stability because of their great height
   - roots are also a nutrient store
2. The trees have small leaves
   - prevents water loss through transpiration

Question 2

Forest Floor

Answer 2

1. Plants are adapted, they have large leaves
   - due to lack of sunlight
2. Plants have drip tips
   - helps them shed rainwater quickly

Question 3

Animals - Toucans

Answer 3

1. Have long bills/ beaks

- to reach fruit on branches which are too small for their weight

Question 4

Animals - Sloth

Answer 4

1. Lives in canopy and uses camouflage and slowness

- to escape predators as they hang very still so predators can’t see them

Question 5

Animals - Chameleons

Answer 5

1. Use camouflage

- so that their prey cannot see them as they match the surroundings