Adaptations for Hot Environments (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What are abiotic factors in an environment?
What are abiotic factors in an environment?
Non-living properties like temperature
How much rainfall per year defines a desert?
How much rainfall per year defines a desert?
Less than 250 mm
Which type of adaptation can only animals perform, not plants?
Which type of adaptation can only animals perform, not plants?
Behavioural adaptations
How do camels use insulation to regulate temperature?
How do camels use insulation to regulate temperature?
Thick fur on top, thin underneath
What are endotherms?
What are endotherms?
Animals producing own metabolic heat
How many water molecules are produced per glucose during aerobic respiration?
How many water molecules are produced per glucose during aerobic respiration?
6 molecules
When is evaporative cooling most effective for animals?
When is evaporative cooling most effective for animals?
When air temp exceeds skin temp
What is the general size pattern for evaders vs endurers?
What is the general size pattern for evaders vs endurers?
Evaders are smaller, endurers larger
What do guard cells do during the hottest parts of the day?
What do guard cells do during the hottest parts of the day?
Become flaccid and close stomata
Why does the fennec fox have large ears?
Why does the fennec fox have large ears?
Increase SA:V for heat release