3.6 Adaptations & Variations (Rainforest/Marine)

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the rainforest biome?

• Very high annual rainfall

• Low average temperatures

• Nutrient-poor soil

• Has two types: Temperate and Tropical

Select all of the animal adaptations that can be found in the rainforest biome.

• So many animals competing for food that most have adapted by learning to eat a particular type of food eaten by no other animal

• Sloth fur is covered in algae to blend in & moves very slowly to make it difficult for predators to spot

• Some grasshoppers are almost transparent to blend in with leaves

• Dense fur to keep them dry during heavy rain

• White fur that help with forest floor camouflage

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Lemurs?

• 1 claw on each of their back feet but most digits have nails

• Nocturnal

• They live in groups called prides to help hunt at night

• Strong sense of smell with a long, wet nose which is helpful at night because they don’t have the best eyesight

Which of the following is not a variation of lemur species?

• Gray Mouse Lemur

• Indri Lemur

• Golden-Crowned Sifaka Lemur

• Red Ruffed Lemur

• Long-tailed Lemur

Which of the following is NOT true about orangutans?

• They have opposable thumbs

• They spend majority of their time in trees

• They have strong arms that allow them to move among the trees

• They have short fingers and toes for gripping their prey

Which of the following is NOT true about gorillas?

• They have soft human-like skin on their feet

• They spend majority of their time in on the ground

• They can run up to 20 mph

• They have opposable thumbs

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Which are the two species of orangutans?

• Sumatran and Malaysian

• Bornean and African

• Sumatran and Bornean

• Sumatran and African

Which are the two species of gorillas?

• Eastern Gorilla and Silverbacks

• Western Gorillas and Albino Gorillas

• Eastern Gorilla and Western Gorillas

• Northern Gorillas and Western Gorillas

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the marine biome?

• The largest biome in the world

• Characterized by the presence of freshwater

• Most biodiversity of all the biomes

• Average temperature is 39 degrees Fahrenheit but it can be colder or warmer depending on the depth and location

Which of the following is NOT a mammal adaptation in the marine biome?

• Ability to swim, dive and hold their breath while in the water

• Flippers and tails (or flukes) help them move underwater

• Blubber or thick underfur used for insulation

• Slim body that help with temperature regulation