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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| how have desert animals adapted to save water and keep cool? | 1. large surface area compared to volume -lose more body heat 2. efficient with water-produce small amounts of concentrated urine, make little sweat 3.thin layers of body fat, thin coat to help lose heat 4. camouflage-sandy colour avoid predators |
| how have Arctic animals adapted to reduce heat loss? | 1. small surface area compared to volume-reduces heat loss 2. well insulated-thick layer of blubber for insulation and energy store. thick coats to keep body heat in 3. camouflage- white fur to avoid predators or sneak up on prey |
| how have desert plants adapted to having little water? | 1. small surface area compared to volume- plants lose water vapour from leaves-cacti have spines instead of leaves 2. water storage tissues- cactus stores water in its thick stem 3. maximising water absorption- cacti have shallow but extensive roots |