Adaptations

Question 1

What are the adaptations of trees in TRF

Answer 1

buttress roots - support, thich, waxy leaves with drip tips - repels water and runs off, smooth thin bark - water runs off,

Question 2

What are the 4 layers of a TRF and adaptations

Answer 2

shrub layer, under canopy - large leaves for sun absorption, canopy, emergents - only branches at the top

Question 3

How have some animals adapted to the TRF

Answer 3

strong limbs - climbing, suction cups - climbing, short pointy wings - dodge trees, camouflage - hide from predators, nocturnal, good sense of smell and hearing - low light levels, swim - river channels

Question 4

How are plants adapted to hot deserts

Answer 4

long root system - reach deep water, shallow root system - catch rain water, thick waxy skin - prevent water loss, small leaves - reduce water evaporating, spines - stop being eaten

Question 5

How are animals adapted to hot deserts

Answer 5

nocturnal - cooler at night, large amounts of fat - break down into water, minimise water loss - sweat and urine, long eyelashes - no sand, big feet - doesn’t sink into sand