Knowledge organiser flash cards - Adaptation and enhirtance

Question 1

Define Population

Answer 1

the total number of organisms of the
same species that live in one specific
geographical are

Question 2

Define Community

Answer 2

group of two or more populations
of different species living in one
specific geographical area

Question 3

Define ecosystem

Answer 3

The interaction of a community of
living organisms with the non‑living
parts of their environment

Question 4

List abiotic factors

Answer 4

water
sunlight
soil quality
weather / climate

Question 5

List biotic factors

Answer 5

Predator
Competition
Pathogens

Question 6

The cactis has spines. What type of adaptation is this and why did it adapt this

Answer 6

The spines are a structural adaptation that protects it from predators along with storing water

Question 7

The kangaroo mouse adapted to be a nocternal creature. What adaptation is this and why was it developed?

Answer 7

The kangaroo mouse adapting to be a nocternal creature is a behavioural adaptation and it was developed to stay out of the hot days of the desert.

Question 8

Camels have developed to produce concerntrated urine and dry faeces what adaption is this and why was it developed

Answer 8

Camels developed these adaptions as it saves water through their waste this is a functional adaptation

Question 9

What is an extremophile?

Answer 9

An extremophile is a creature that has adapted to survive in extreme conditions

Question 10

Name and describe a extremophile

Answer 10

One example of a extremophile is a tartergrade which is also called a water bear they can survive in harsh conditions and even the vacuum of space