Adaptation (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What are adaptations?
What are adaptations?
Special features that help survival
Which type of adaptation is sweating to cool down?
Which type of adaptation is sweating to cool down?
Functional
Why do animals in cold environments have small ears?
Why do animals in cold environments have small ears?
Less surface area means less heat escapes
What is the main purpose of white colour in cold environment animals?
What is the main purpose of white colour in cold environment animals?
Hide from predators and prey
How do large ears help animals in hot, dry environments?
How do large ears help animals in hot, dry environments?
Work like fans to lose heat quickly
Why do camels store fat in their humps?
Why do camels store fat in their humps?
So rest of body stays cool
What are extremophiles?
What are extremophiles?
Organisms living in extreme conditions
Where can some extremophile bacteria live?
Where can some extremophile bacteria live?
Boiling hot deep-sea vents
How does a cactus body help it survive in the desert?
How does a cactus body help it survive in the desert?
Thick, waxy body stores water
Why do cacti have no leaves?
Why do cacti have no leaves?
Normal leaves lose too much water