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WorksheetsAQA B16 Adaptations and Interdependence
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 7mins
What is an ecosystem?
The interaction of a community of organisms with the non-living parts of their environment.
The interaction of a community of organisms with the living parts of their environment.
A collection of organisms that live in a particular environment.
A community is....
a group of different organisms that live in a particular habitat
a group of different organisms that have the same needs so have to get along
a group of different organisms that depend on each other for their survival
a group of different organisms that have the same behaviours
Communities of organisms are affected by biotic and abiotic factors. An abiotic factor is.....
a living factor that affects the community
a non-living factor that affects the community
Examples of biotic factors are....
soil pH
the temperature
predators
the light intensity
diseases
Examples of abiotic factors are....
soil pH
the temperature
predators
the light intensity
diseases
A community that can withstand fluctuations in the environment and has relatively constant populations of organisms is called a (a) community.
Animals compete for the following resources....
water, sunlight, oxygen and space
food, water, sunlight and a mate
a mate, food, space and water
space, a mate, water and sunlight
Plants compete for the following resources....
water, sunlight, oxygen and space
nutrients, water, sunlight and space
a mate, food, space and carbon dioxide
space, a mate, water and sunlight
Which adaptations of a cactus help it to conserve water? Tick all that apply
flat shape
leaves that are reduced to spines
swollen stems
green
Which of the following are adaptations of animals that live in a cold environment?
Thin fur
Small ears
A thick layer of subcutaneous fat
Large feet
Are often nocturnal
Which of the following are adaptations of animals that live in a hot environment?
Thin fur
Small ears
A thick layer of subcutaneous fat
Large feet
Are often nocturnal
Migrating is an example of a _____________ adaptation.
Structural
Functional
Behavioural
Hibernation is an example of a _____________ adaptation.
Structural
Functional
Behavioural
Colours for camouflage is an example of a _____________ adaptation.
Structural
Functional
Behavioural
Sweating is an example of a _____________ adaptation.
Structural
Functional
Behavioural
Organisms that have adapted to live in extreme environments are referred to as.......
extremophobes
mad
extremophiles
extremoverts
