Adaptations

One adaptation that a plant might have in a desert climate.

• Thick Fur to keep warm.

• Waxy Leaves that retain water.

• Large leaves to absorb as much sun as possible.

• Short roots for finding water.

An adaptation that might help a consumer in a desert climate.

• A hump to store water and food energy.

• Thick fur to keep warm.

• Gills for underwater breathing.

• Shortened intestines to process food quickly.

It only takes a few days for an adaptation to appear in a species.

• True

• False

When the balance of an ecosystem changes, living organisms may need to move, adapt or become extinct.

• True

• False

One adaptation that camels in a desert climate have.

• Thick, warm layers of blubber.

• Gills for breathing underwater.

• Thin nostrils to block sand from entering their noses.

• Small feet for running in the sand.

One adaptation that would help desert animals retain water.

• Longer necks

• Longer intestines

• Longer tongues

• Wide feet

What does a producer need to produce food?

• Sun, water and oxygen.

• Sand, water and carbon dioxide.

• Dirt and water.

• Sun, water and carbon dioxide.

A producer might grow this adaptation to protect itself from predators.

• Waxy leaves

• Wide feet

• Thorns

• Long roots

A predator is any organism that is hunted by its prey.

• True

• False

An adaptation that humans currently have.

• Opposable thumbs

• Long roots

• Waxy skin

• Darkened tongues