Adaptations

Question 1

What are structural adaptations?

Answer 1

Body shape/colour

Question 2

How are predators and preys adapted in terms of their eyes?

Answer 2

Predators=forward facing eyes
Preys=eyes on side of the head

Question 3

How are animals adapted in terms of hot and cold?

Answer 3

Hot=large SA : V, excess heat escapes
Cold=small SA : V, less heat escapes

Question 4

What are factors affecting mating?

Answer 4

Bright colours, horns to fight

Question 5

What are behaviour adaptations?

Answer 5

Migration, huddling, herding, pack hunting

Question 6

What are functional adaptations?

Answer 6

Metabolic process going inside the body

Hibernate, produce less urine (conserving water)

Question 7

What are adaptations in a cactus for water?

Answer 7

Wide reaching shallow roots, leaves reduced=less surface area to lose water from, sunken stomata limits transpiration

Question 8

How are seeds dispersed?

Answer 8

Wind, attractive fruit (animal)
Float on water (water disperses)

Question 9

What are extremophiles?

Answer 9

Organisms that live in extreme environment to avoid competition

Question 10

What are adaptations in salty water?

Answer 10

Mangrove plants prevent salt entering the cells
Bacteria (prevents salt)

Question 11

What happens if salt gets into the cells?

Answer 11

Osmotic balance is upsetted, fatal

Question 12

What are adaptations for Hot environments?

Answer 12

Thermophillic bacteria=heat stable enzymes, 80°C
Some bacteria can resist up to -15°C