Question | Answer |
What are the features of a desert? | Very dry and hot.
Very little rain.
Underground tunnels.
Mesas |
Where are some deserts located? | Africa
SW America |
Name some animals or plants that are found in the desert. | cactus, saguaro
bobcats. lizards, sidewinder, tarantula |
How are animals needs met in a desert? | Water- thick leaved cactus
lots of air and space
food- scarce (hard to find)
light-plenty light |
What are the features of a salt water habitat? | tidals, marshes, oceans and lakes.
fish |
Where are salt water habitats located? | All over the world between continents
Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Artic |
Name some animals and plants found in salt water habitats. | sharks, jellyfish, fish life, eel, stingray
coral, seaweed and algae |
Name some features of the Tundra | Freezing temperatures
snow covered most of the year
tree less and flat |
List some animals found in the tundra. | arctic wolf, caribou and polar bear, snow fox and snow bear
elkwood |
Where is the tundra located? | At the poles, north and south
Canada, Russia, Iceland and Greenland |
How are animals needs met in salt water environment? | water- salt.
Air- above the water.
space- different plants provide shelter.
food- krill, smaller animals, plant life.
light- gets more light closer to the water surface. |
How are animals needs met in the tundra? | food- Hard to find.
Space- plenty.
Air- extremely cold.
shelter- may dig underground.
water- fresh lakes.
light- have daylight and glaciers. |
What are the features of grasslands? | wide, flat, open grassy plaines.
Stampedes occur. |
What has happened to most of the grasslands? | They have been turned into farmlands. |
Where are grasslands located? | Middle of America |
Name some animals and plants found in grassland | buffalo, bison, prairie dogs, mice, wolves, eagles.
low laying grasses and wildflowers |
How are animals needs met in grassland? | food- grass for herbivores.
water- creeks and rivers.
shelter- underground.
space- plenty.
air- plenty.
Light- during the day. |
How do some animals physically adapt to their environment | They camouflage themselves, blend in with their surroundings.
They have antler or horns, teeth or fangs and heavy coats |
What are some behavioral adaptations of animals? | They swim away. They migrate or hibernate.
They sting, hide or duck from predators |
What are the features of a freshwater habitat? | Streams, brooks, canals, lakes, ponds, wet land , marshes |
Where are freshwater located? | All over the world, including underground and mountain tops. |
Name some plants and animals that live in fresh water habitats | alligators, river otter, insects, birds.
Lilies, vines and thick rooted plants |
How are animals needs met in Freshwater habitats? | Food- smaller animals and plants.
Air- found above water level.
Spaces- lots of space.
Water- plentiful
shelter- camouflages, plants, rocks.
Light- enough light during daylight. |