Genes 1

How are these features of a polar bear adapted for its survival?

• Hunt prey, and grip

• Thin fur underlayer

• Trap warm air between

• Fat layer

• Easier to walk on ice

• Sharp claws

• Floats well, keeps heat in

• Large paws

• Keep body heat in

• Thick fur

Match the camel's characteristic to its adapted function.

• Thick lips

• Make it easier to walk in sand

• Long eyelashes

• Keep sand out

• Large paws

• Provide nutrients over long time

• Fatty hump

• Allow it to eat spiky plants

A genetic characteristic is decided by ​ (a)  

• your DNA in your genes
• your experiences after birth

An environmental characteristic is decided by ​ ​ (a)  

• your experiences after birth
• the DNA in your genes

A characteristic that is both genetic and environmental is decided by your DNA in your genes, but can be changed by your experiences after birth.

• true

• false

Hair colour is a characteristic that is only genetic

• True

• False

Match each characteristic with its type

• shoe size

• Environmental

• eye colour

• Both

• height

• Both

• weight

• Both

• has a tattoo

• Genetic

Match the keyword to its definition

• The area in which an organism lives

• Variation

• The area defended by an organism

• Territory

• Difference in characteristics

• Community

• Different species that share a habitat

• Habitat

Data can be discontinuous or continuous. Discontinuous data is data which has

• an infinite amount of options

• a limited amount of options

Data can be discontinuous or continuous. Continuous data is data which has

• A limited amount of options

• An infinite amount of options