Science Review GP2

Science Review GP2

Traits Influenced by the Environment

Survival of Individuals

Survival of Groups

Traits influenced by the environment

The Saguaro cactus grows more branches when there is more water.

Traits influenced by the environment

The temperature that surrounds the nest of crocodile eggs can influence whether it becomes a male or a female.

Traits influenced by the environment

The feathers of a flamingo turn red when they eat shrimp and algae.

Traits influenced by the environment

A hydrangea flower is blue or pink, depending on the soil it is grown in.

Traits influenced by the environment

Leaves size in the hollow oak changes with temperature.

Traits influenced by the environment

Plants grow with the correct amount of sunlight, water, rich soil, and correct temperature.

Traits influenced by the environment

Lack of light can affect the way a plant grows. Few amounts of sunlight harm the plant's growth.

Traits influenced by the environment

The wind can affect the way a plant grows.

Traits influenced by the environment

Extreme temperature affects plants.

Traits influenced by the environment

Gravity affects the way roots grow.

Traits influenced by the environment

Some plants are sensitive to touch as a way to protect themselves.

Traits influenced by the environment

Dark hair in Siamese cat is sensitive to temperature and expresses itself only in the body parts that stay cool.

Traits influenced by the environment

Freckles express themselves more fully when a person is exposed to sunlight.

Traits influenced by the environment

Succulents turn red in response to the extreme conditions in their environment.

Traits influenced by the environment Vocabulary

environment: the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.

Traits influenced by the environment Vocabulary

influence: to have an effect on something or someone.

Survival of Individuals

A saguaro cactus with more arms can produce more flores and more offsprings.

Survival of Individuals

Spines and thorns protect plants from predators. That is an example of a structural adaptation.

Survival of Individuals

Some animals have thick or long fur to protect from cold weather. That is an example of a structural adaptation.

Survival of Individuals

Sandfish lizard dig holes on the sand to avoid predators. That is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

Survival of Individuals

Plants drop seeds to grow new offsprings. That is an example of a behavioral adaptation.

Survival of Individuals

Animals have a lot of advantages from living in groups.

Survival of Individuals

For some animals flying is an advantage. For example, to escape from predators, explore new territories, and look for resources.

Survival of Individuals

Some animals migrate to find food and a good place to find a mate or to protect from changes in temperature.

Survival of Individuals

The ability to camouflage into the surrounding environment can be helpful when trying to avoid a predator.

Survival of Individuals

A lot of animals, like chipmunks, hedgehogs, bats, and bears, hibernate to store resources during winter.

Survival of Individuals

Resource conservation is important for animals that live in areas where resources such as food and water are scarce for long periods.

Survival of Individuals

Animals like blowfish try to appear larger to ward off predation.

Survival of Individuals

For most mammals in the wild, fur offers important protection from extreme weather

Survival of Individuals Vocabulary

adaptation: is a trait that helps an organism survive, find mates, or reproduce

Survival of Individuals Vocabulary

survive: to continue to live

Survival of Individuals Vocabulary

species: is a group of the living things of the same kind

Survival of groups

Some species of animals live in groups to protect themselves from predators.

Survival of groups

One reason why penguins live in groups is to keep warm during the cold winter in the Arctic.

Survival of groups

Some animals like wolves live in groups to capture prey that is much larger than them.

Survival of groups

Elephants, like other species, live in groups to help raise and protect the herd´s young.

Survival of groups

Species like bees or ants work together to feed their colony.

Survival of groups Vocabulary

migrate: to move from one place to another because the seasons changed 

Survival of groups Vocabulary

advantage: anything that helps animals survive