rocky shores

Question 1

what are some rocky shore structural adaptations

Answer 1

shells with extra space to store water
camouflage to avoid detection
strong muscular feet to grip onto rocks

Question 2

what are some rocky shore behavioural adaptations

Answer 2

hiding under rocks
attaching to rocks
positioning to avoid wave energy
closing shells

Question 3

what are some rocky shore physiological adaptations

Answer 3

salinity and temperature tolerance
desiccation resistance
tolerance to wave action

Question 4

what are some features in the splash zone

Answer 4

exposed to sunlight and air

Question 5

what are some challenges in the splash zone

Answer 5

sea spray
temperature fluctuations
desiccation (drying out)

Question 6

what are some features in the high intertidal zone

Answer 6

exposed to air/sunlight
covered in high tide

Question 7

what are some challenges in high intertidal zone

Answer 7

sunlight
desiccation

Question 8

what are some features in the mid intertidal zone

Answer 8

alternately covered/uncovered 2 times a day

Question 9

what are some challenges in mid intertidal zone

Answer 9

temperature fluctuations
wave action
desiccation in low tide