Adaptation: What Factors Determine Where Animals Live?

The video discusses how adaptations are crucial for survival in various ecosystems. It explains the classification of ecosystems into terrestrial and aquatic, and further into biomes based on climate and species. The video uses cacti as an example of adaptation in desert ecosystems. It also highlights the role of competition for resources and how animals adapt through behaviors like hibernation. The video concludes by linking ecosystem characteristics to animal diets and habitats, prompting viewers to consider how specific traits, like a bird's beak, influence where animals live.

What is an adaptation in the context of survival?

• A change in social structure

• A change in habitat

• A change in physical or behavioral traits

• A change in diet

How are ecosystems primarily classified?

• By the number of species

• By the size of the area

• By climate and types of plants and animals

• By the amount of rainfall

Why do organisms in an ecosystem need to adapt?

• To compete for resources

• To avoid predators

• To change their diet

• To migrate to new areas

What is a common adaptation for animals during winter?

• Hibernation

• Building nests

• Changing color

• Migration

How can a bird's beak influence its habitat?

• By changing its migration pattern

• By influencing its diet

• By affecting its nesting habits

• By determining its flight speed