Climate and Adaptations in Various Ecosystems

The video tutorial explains the difference between climate and weather, highlighting that climate refers to the average weather conditions in a region over a year, while weather can change daily. It discusses factors affecting climate, such as proximity to the sea, altitude, wind patterns, humidity, and distance from the equator. The video also covers climatic adaptation, showing how animals adapt to extreme temperatures. In cold climates, animals like polar bears have thick fur, while in hot climates, animals like the fennec fox have large ears to dissipate heat.

What is the primary difference between climate and weather?

• Climate changes hourly, while weather is constant.

• Weather is the average condition over a year, while climate changes daily.

• Climate is the average weather pattern over a long period, while weather changes daily.

• Weather and climate are the same.

Which factor does NOT affect the climate of a region?

• Distance from the sea

• Height above sea level

• Proximity to the equator

• Type of soil

How do reptiles like snakes adapt to cold climates?

• By growing thicker fur

• By absorbing solar radiation during the day

• By hibernating during winter

• By migrating to warmer areas

What adaptation helps polar bears survive in cold climates?

• Large ears to dissipate heat

• Thick blubber under the skin

• Nocturnal feeding habits

• Dense fur that traps air

Why do some mammals hibernate during winter?

• To reduce heat loss

• To avoid predators

• To migrate to warmer areas

• To find more food

What is a common feature of animals living in hot climates?

• Hibernation during summer

• Thick fur coats

• Small ears and short legs

• Large ears and long legs

How do animals like the Fennec Fox keep cool in hot climates?

• By growing thick fur

• By migrating to cooler areas

• By having large ears with blood vessels near the surface

• By hibernating during the day

What behavior is common among animals in hot climates to avoid the heat?

• Staying active all day

• Hunting during the day

• Migrating to colder regions

• Becoming nocturnal feeders

Why do animals in hot climates often have long legs?

• To run faster

• To keep their bodies off the hot ground

• To store more fat

• To swim better

What is a key adaptation of animals to conserve water in hot climates?

• Staying in water bodies

• Sweating excessively

• Panting and licking their bodies

• Drinking more water