3.1 competition and adaptation Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
State 4 resources that animals compete for
A
food
space
mates
water
2
Q
State 4 resources plants compete for
A
light
space
water
minerals
3
Q
What is the definition of adaption
A
The characteristics that enable an organism to be successful to survive
4
Q
How does an animal adapt to live in the desert
A
concentrated urine and dry poo
doesn’t sweat
wide feet
large body for slow heating up
moves at night
5
Q
How do plants live in the desert
A
spines not leaves so they don’t small surface area so water can’t get out of them so easily
waxy layer redeuces water escaping from plant
stems store water
wide root to get water
