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Adaptations of organisms

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What key phrase describes an organisms role in its environment?

(a)  

2.

A Xerophyte may have sunken stomata to trap a layer of moist air next to the stomata. What type of adaptation is this?

a)

physiological

b)

morphological

c)

behavioural

3.

Some Xerophytes possess cells that store water to use in times of shortage. What type of adaptation is this?

(a)  

4.

What type of conditions do xerophytes live in?

a)

wet

b)

damp

c)

humid

d)

dry

5.

Which of the following is an abiotic factor?

a)

intraspecific competition

b)

predation

c)

water content of the soil

d)

accumulation of waste

6.

Which of the following is a biotic factor?

a)

Temperature range

b)

climatic factors

c)

edaphic factors

d)

intraspecific competition

7.

Which type of flowering plant is adapted for living in water?

(a)  

8.

During a predator prey cycle. What happens to the predator population when prey numbers drop?

a)

stay the same

b)

increase in numbers

c)

decrease in numbers

d)

the become competitively excluded

9.

What key phrase means the local extinction of a species due to them sharing the same ecological niche?

(a)  

10.

A sea worm will emerge out of its tube during high tide to find food. What type of adaptation is this?

a)

physical

b)

social

c)

behavioral

d)

physiological

11.

An angler fish produces light to attract prey. Producing light is what type of adaptation

a)

physical

b)

social

c)

behavioral

d)

physiological

12.

Termites are tiny insects that can cause severe damage to homes and other structures that consist of wood. Termites are an example of what type of factor.

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

13.

The Sun is the source of all energy within an ecosystem. Plants depend on light from the sun in order to perform the process of photosynthesis. Sunlight is an example of what type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

14.

A black mamba is a highly venomous snake that can reach lengths of 14 feet. They are also able to slither at speeds of 12 miles per hour (mph). A black mamba is an example of what type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

15.

An arctic blast pushed its way through several of the Northern state in the United State. The temperatures dropped below freezing for several days. Temperature is an example of which type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic

16.

Great Danes are large dogs that were originally referred to as boar hounds because they were bred to hunt boars. They are one of the tallest dog breeds and can weigh up to 200 pounds. Great Danes are an example o which type of factor?

a)

Biotic

b)

Abiotic