Adaptations

what is an adaptation?

• a change in behavior or physical aspect of an organism in order to be better suited to survive in a particular environment.

• a change that an organism quickly develps to survive

• a unique characteristic that makes an organsism more dominant

• a shift in an organisms behavior

Which would be an adaptation useful in a cold biome?

• Being of a smaller size

• Being active during the cooler times of day

• Blubber/fat

• Having dark fur

what would an animal in the desert most likely do to stay cool?

• lay underneath the sun

• Drink a lot of water

• eat succulentsthat are high in water content

• stay in a burrow during the hottest times of day

What would be the most useful adaptation for a rabbit in the snow...

• camoflauge

• having long ears

• having strong legs

• strong teeth

Why might some plants have thorns?

• to stay safe from animals that want to eat the plant
• to attract insects that spread pollen to other plants
• to take in nutrients from the air
• to provide shade for the plant

What is one reason why some plants have scents?

• to shed extra water off the plant
• to take in nutrients from the soil
• to attract animals to spread its pollen
• to conserve water during dry periods

Why might some plants that grow on the shady rain forest floor have large leaves?

• to stay safe from predators
• to attract different animals
• to survive harsh winters with heavy snowfall
• to take in as much sunlight as possible

Some trees shed their leaves in time for winter. Why is this adaptation useful?

• The trees save energy during the darker, colder months.
• The trees take in more sunlight through their branches.
• The trees attract animals to spread their seeds.
• The trees blend into their environment and hide.

Some grasses grow in hot dry areas. Why might they grow deep roots?

• to protect the plant from sun damage
• to take in as much light as possible
• to spread seeds to new places
• to reach water down below

Many plants that live in the tropical rainforest must be able to tolerate -

• High levels of nutrients in the soil
• Hot temperatures in summer and low temperatures in winter
• Shade and indirect sunlight
• All of these choices