Adaptation for Survival

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  • Created on: 08-05-16 16:42

1. How do plants loose water from their leaves?

  • The sun heats the leaves of the plant allowing water to be evaporated every time the plant inhales carbon dioxide.
  • The stomata in the leaves allow water loss through evaporation every time they open for respiration.
  • The chlorophyll allows evaporation to take place during photosynthesis.
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2. Why is it important seeds are spread far away from the parent plant?

  • So that the parent plant cannot take away most of the water, nutrients and light.
  • So that the parent plant has no chances in killing the offspring.
  • Because parent plants want the offspring to take a look at the wider world.
  • So that the offspring can find a new place to develop adaptations and survive there.

3. Which is an example of a living factor affecting the environment the animal lives in?

  • Black smoker bacteria live in deep ocean vents at temperatures of well over 100° Celsius.
  • Koala bears are only found where Eucalyptus trees grow.
  • Mangroves are trees that have roots covered by salty water.
  • Salmon can only live in waters with lots of dissolved oxygen.

4. Which of the following is a special adaption for a carnivore?

  • Becoming invisible
  • Competing to avoid being prey
  • Competing over food
  • Having a wide taste of food

5. Why would short roots help a plant to survive?

  • So that it doesn't need to use much energy to grow roots to reach water.
  • So that it can be pulled out easily by gardeners.
  • So that it can take nutrients from the surface of the soil.
  • So that animals who eat them are able to pull them out with ease.
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