Adaptation (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What are adaptations?
What are adaptations?
Features helping organisms survive
Which type of adaptation refers to body parts and shape?
Which type of adaptation refers to body parts and shape?
Structural
Why do polar bears have small ears?
Why do polar bears have small ears?
Less heat is lost
What is the purpose of a polar bear's large feet?
What is the purpose of a polar bear's large feet?
Spread weight so it doesn't sink
Why is a polar bear's white colour useful?
Why is a polar bear's white colour useful?
Camouflage to hide from prey
How do elephants' large ears help them stay cool?
How do elephants' large ears help them stay cool?
Blood vessels release heat when flapped
Why do camels have thick fur on top but thin fur underneath?
Why do camels have thick fur on top but thin fur underneath?
Blocks heat above, releases below
What is the function of a camel's fat hump?
What is the function of a camel's fat hump?
Stores energy without insulating body
Why do cacti have large, spreading root systems?
Why do cacti have large, spreading root systems?
Collect water from max underground area
Why do cacti have spikes instead of leaves?
Why do cacti have spikes instead of leaves?
Dramatically reduces water loss
What are extremophiles?
What are extremophiles?
Organisms surviving lethal conditions
What temperature can deep sea vent bacteria survive?
What temperature can deep sea vent bacteria survive?
Exceeding 400°C