Adaptations B1
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| How have desert ANIMALS adapted to save water and keep cool? (4) Leo Tolstoy Sucks Cock. | • Large surface area-lose more heat so they cool
• Lose less water with concentrated urine and make very little sweat
• Thin layers of body fat and thin coats to help lose heat
• Sandy colour for camouflage
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| How have arctic animals adapted to reduce heat loss? (5) Theo Walcott Smells Guffs | • Compact rounded shape to reduce surface area
• Thick layer of blubber that can store energy and keep warm
• Thick coats to keep heat in
• Greasy fur to shed water to stop evaporation
• White fur for camouflage
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| How have desert PLANTS adapted to having little water? (4) Shia LeBoeuf Watches Suits | • Cacti have spines instead of leaves so they won't lose water vapour
• Small surface area compared to size stops water loss
• Water storage tissues
• Cacti either have deep or extensive roots to maximise water absorption
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| What are three different ways plants and animals protect themselves from predators? | • Armour (cacti-spines, roses-thorns, tortoises-shells)
• Poisons (Bees and poison ivy)
• Warning colours (Wasps)
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| What is an extremophile? | A microorganism that has adapted to live in an extreme environment
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| Give three examples of where an extremophile could live? | • Extreme temperature (volcanoes)
• Extremely salty conditions (lakes)
• Extreme pressure (on the sea bed)
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