Animal adaptations

Open Ended

Use 3 words to describe an arctic environment

Open Ended

Use 3 words to describe a desert environment

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a general adaptation of sharks to life in an aquatic environment?

• Highly sensitive sense of smell

• Streamlined shape

• Very sharp teeth

• Silver colouring

Multiple Select

Which of the following are specific adaptations that help sharks as aquatic predators?

• Streamlined shape

• Very sharp teeth

• Specialized sense organs

• Highly sensitive sense of smell

Open Ended

Compare the adaptations of the Desert Fox and the Arctic Fox based on their environments.

Open Ended

Explain the difference between general and specific adaptations in sharks, using examples from the images.

Open Ended

What do the animals shown in the image have in common?

Multiple Choice

What are some common features of animals living in cold climates?

• Thick fur coats, layer of blubber, and color changes

• Large thin ears and long limbs

• Thin, silky fur and little body fat

• Long tails and webbed feet

Open Ended

How do you think adaptations help organisms survive in extreme environments like the Arctic or the desert?

Multiple Choice

Why do animals in cold climates tend to have small ears and round body shapes?

• To reduce heat loss

• To help them swim faster

• To attract mates

• To store more food

Open Ended

Explain why animals in dry climates are unable to lose heat through sweating.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are common features of animals in dry climates?

• Large thin ears, little body fat, thin silky fur, long limbs

• Thick fur coats, layer of blubber, color changes

• Webbed feet, long tails, sharp claws

• Short legs, small ears, round bodies

Open Ended

Explain how the diagram of the cubes relates to the concept of surface area to volume ratio and its importance in biology.

Open Ended

Compare the adaptations of the Desert Fox and the Arctic Fox shown in the images. What reasons can you suggest for these adaptations?