Animal adaptations

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Biology

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6th - 8th Grade

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Nicole McGregor

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Use 3 words to describe an arctic environment

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Use 3 words to describe a desert environment

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a general adaptation of sharks to life in an aquatic environment?

Highly sensitive sense of smell

Streamlined shape

Very sharp teeth

Silver colouring

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Which of the following are specific adaptations that help sharks as aquatic predators?

Streamlined shape

Very sharp teeth

Specialized sense organs

Highly sensitive sense of smell

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Compare the adaptations of the Desert Fox and the Arctic Fox based on their environments.

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Explain the difference between general and specific adaptations in sharks, using examples from the images.

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What do the animals shown in the image have in common?

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Multiple Choice

What are some common features of animals living in cold climates?

Thick fur coats, layer of blubber, and color changes

Large thin ears and long limbs

Thin, silky fur and little body fat

Long tails and webbed feet

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How do you think adaptations help organisms survive in extreme environments like the Arctic or the desert?

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Multiple Choice

Why do animals in cold climates tend to have small ears and round body shapes?

To reduce heat loss

To help them swim faster

To attract mates

To store more food

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Explain why animals in dry climates are unable to lose heat through sweating.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following are common features of animals in dry climates?

Large thin ears, little body fat, thin silky fur, long limbs

Thick fur coats, layer of blubber, color changes

Webbed feet, long tails, sharp claws

Short legs, small ears, round bodies

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Explain how the diagram of the cubes relates to the concept of surface area to volume ratio and its importance in biology.

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Compare the adaptations of the Desert Fox and the Arctic Fox shown in the images. What reasons can you suggest for these adaptations?

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