Adaptations

Question 1

What is an adaptation?

Answer 1

An inherited feature that helps and organism to survive long enough to reproduce in its changing environment

Question 2

List 3 types of adaptions:

Answer 2

1. Structural
2. Behavioural
3. Physiological

Question 3

What is a structural adaptation?

Answer 3

Actuals body parts that help an organism survive in their environment

Question 4

Give examples of structural adaptation

Answer 4

1. Flippers to swim
2. Wings to fly
3. Bent legs to run & jump

Question 5

What is behavioural adaptations?

Answer 5

The way an organism acts to help them survive in their environment

Question 6

Give examples of behavioural adaptations

Answer 6

1. Migration
2. Hibernation
3. Hunting in packs

Question 7

What is physiological adaptations?

Answer 7

The ways in which an organisms body functions to increase its survival chances.

Question 8

Give examples of physiological adaptations

Answer 8

1. Storing water and fat in a camels hump
2. Chameleon changing colours when scared

Question 9

How does adaptation develop in a species?

Answer 9

Adaptations are the result of evolution. Evolution is a change in a species over long periods of time. Adaptations usually occur because a gene mutates or changes by accident!

Question 10

Why do animals migrate?

Answer 10

to help find a less harsh climate, find food and possible reproduce

Question 11

Why do animals hibernate?

Answer 11

when an animal becomes inactive and all body processes slow down in order to help survive the cold weather when there is less food available to survive.