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Adaptation of Animals and Plants 01

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  • Q1
    The area in which an organism lives is called .......
    An environment
    A habitat
    A wood
    A river
    30s
  • Q2
    A polar bear is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?
    They have a thick layer of fat for insulation
    They have waterproof fur for insulation when in water
    They have big feet to produce high pressure on the snow
    Their fur looks white to blend in with their surroundings
    30s
  • Q3
    An oak tree is adapted to grow in a wood. Which of the following is NOT true?
    It has plenty of leaves to absorb sunlight
    It has a large root system to anchor the tree
    It loses its leaves in autumn to save food
    It has a large root system to absorb water and minerals
    30s
  • Q4
    A cactus is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?
    The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
    The swollen stem stores water
    Flowers only open during the heat of the day
    The leaves are spines to prevent water loss
    30s
  • Q5
    A camel is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?
    The nostrils can close to keep sand out
    The hump is used to store fat
    They have large feet so they do not sink in soft sand
    They have long eyelashes to attract other camels
    30s
  • Q6
    Hedgehogs are nocturnal and hibernate during the winter. Which of the following is NOT true?
    They hibernate as food is scarce in winter
    Hedgehogs eat insects and worms - they are herbivores
    They are nocturnal as many insects are active at night
    Their metabolic rate drops in winter
    30s
  • Q7
    Giraffes are adapted to live on the African savanna. Which of the following is NOT true?
    They are tall so that it is easy to spot predators
    They have a long neck to eat leaves from tree tops
    They can drink up to 12 gallons of water when available
    They have a tiny heart to pump blood up their necks
    30s
  • Q8
    Desert tortoises are adapted to live in the desert. Which of the following is NOT true?
    The adults can survive about a year with no water
    The hard shell can't protect them
    They dig shallow pits to catch water
    They burrow to protect themselves from the extreme heat
    30s
  • Q9
    An arctic poppy is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?
    The stems and leaves are hairy to prevent water loss
    The flower moves during the day to face the sun
    They have shallow roots as the top layer of soil is frozen
    They grow near to the ground to protect against winds
    30s
  • Q10
    Penguins are adapted to live in the antarctic. Which of the following is NOT true?
    They have overlapping feathers to waterproof them
    They have thick skin and lots of fat to keep them warm
    Their webbed feet make them powerful swimmers
    The dark coloured feathers reflect heat from the sun
    30s

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