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Unit 1 - Adaptations for Survival

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  • Q1
    How does camouflage help an animal to survive?
    Ensures that it blends in with the surroundings
    Helps it to thermoregulate
    Helps to cool it down
    Makes sure that the predator or prey cannot see it
    30s
  • Q2
    How does a cactus avoid being eaten by animals?
    It has spikes which hurt the animal
    It has deep roots to absorb as much water as possible
    It has a thick fleshy stem which stores water
    It has spikes which prevent water loss by evaporation
    30s
  • Q3
    In order to survive, plants need: light, space, nutrients, water and what else?
    Carbon dioxide
    Glucose
    Soil
    Hydrogen
    30s
  • Q4
    Animals can display features similar to those of poisonous animals, to deter predators. What is this known as?
    Mockery
    Minimalism
    Mimicry
    Marquetry
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a special adaptation for survival in desert plants?
    Increased number of stomata
    Reduced leaf surface area
    Larger surface area to volume ratio
    Thorns
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following statements is true of extremophiles?
    Extremophiles are tolerant to high temperatures
    Extremophiles are tolerant to light intensity variations
    Extremophiles are intolerant to high pressure
    Extremophiles are intolerant to low salt levels
    30s
  • Q7
    Arctic animals have which adaptation to allow survival?
    Ability to swim faster than their prey
    Brown fur in the summer and white fur in the winter for camouflage
    Thick layer of fat so they can survive hibernation
    Small eyes and ears to keep out the cold
    30s
  • Q8
    Microorganisms have to compete with each other for which of the following?
    A mate
    Nutrients
    CO<sub>2</sub>
    Light
    30s
  • Q9
    Which one of the following resources is the least likely to be a limiting factor for plants?
    Carbon dioxide
    Light intensity
    Temperature
    Water
    30s
  • Q10
    Animals compete with each other for which of the following resources?
    A territory
    A habitat
    An ecosystem
    An adaptation
    30s

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