Plant and Animal adaptations

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  • Created by: Fran21
  • Created on: 07-01-17 14:52
Plants are low growing....
....to avoid water loss by strong winds.
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Plants store water in thick stems....
....to use in dry periods.
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Plants have roots that travel horizintally....
....to reach the maximum area for water and to find any dry surface moisture.
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Plants have long roots....
....to reach underground water supplies.
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Plants have small, thick leaves or needles....
....to prevent water loss by evapotranspiration.
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Some animals can store food and water for days....
....so they can travel far without the need for daily supplies.
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Animals are often small....
....so there is less water loss from a small surface area.
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Small animals can hide in burrows or under stones....
....so they can aviod intense daytime heat.
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Some rodents are nocturnel....
....so they can hunt in cooler nights.
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Insects and reptiles have waterproof skins....
....so they can retain water in their bodies.
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Card 2

Front

....to use in dry periods.

Back

Plants store water in thick stems....

Card 3

Front

....to reach the maximum area for water and to find any dry surface moisture.

Back

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Card 4

Front

....to reach underground water supplies.

Back

Preview of the back of card 4

Card 5

Front

....to prevent water loss by evapotranspiration.

Back

Preview of the back of card 5
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