revision 2 - adaptations/biomes

Question 1

what are adaptations

Answer 1

mechanism where organisms adjust to a new environment or changes to their current environment

Question 2

what are the 3 types of adaptations

Answer 2

structural
physiological
behavioural

Question 3

what are structural adaptations

Answer 3

physical traits on an organism that have been enhanced to increase survival

Question 4

what are some structural adaptation examples

Answer 4

camouflage
protective spins/shells
specialised movement

Question 5

what are physiological adaptations

Answer 5

internal functions that have changed and are controlled subconsciously

Question 6

what are some physiological adaptation examples

Answer 6

homeostasis - temperature regulation
specialised organs

Question 7

what are behavioural adaptations

Answer 7

actions or responses that develop to enhance survival

Question 8

what are some behavioural adaptations examples

Answer 8

migration
hibernation
defence mechanisms
mating rituals

Question 9

what are the 8 major biomes

Answer 9

rainforests, savanna, deserts, grasslands, temperate forests, taiga, tundra, chaparral