Competition and adaptation

Question 1

What do animals compete for?

Answer 1

Food
Water
space- to hunt and for shelter
mates-to reproduce

Question 2

What do plants compete for?

Answer 2

Light
Water
Space
Minerals- plants do not compete for food, as they produce their own through photosynthesis

Question 3

What makes a good predator?

Answer 3

The best predators will be fast, strong and good eyesight so that they are quick to spot their pray.

Question 4

What is an adaptation?

Answer 4

An adaptation is a special skill which helps an organism survive and do everything it needs to do.

Question 5

How can animals survive in a desert ?

Answer 5

Only a few large mammals, such as camels and oryx, can survive. They travel long distances to find food, and can survive for long periods of time without drinking.

Question 6

How can plants survive in a desert?

Answer 6

Plants in the desert have a number of adaptations that enable them to survive with very little water. These include:
Stems that can store water
spines instead of leaves- this gives a smaller surface area to reduce water loss. Spines also prevent the plant being eaten.
a waxy layer that covers the plant- this reduces water escaping from the plant.
Widespread roots-to collect water from a larger area