Adaptation to daily and seasonal changes

Crocus plants close their flowers/petals at night so that ....

• the structure inside the petals is protected from low temperature and dew.

• the insects will not pollinate them at night.

• the animals will not eat them at night.

• they can rest at night.

Night scented stocks open flowers in the evening to ....

• carry out photosynthesis.

• attract owls and bats.

• attract moths for pollination.

• find food.

Tawny owls come out at night to hunt for food. What are the adaptations on the owls?

• large eyes which are sensitive to light.

• the edge of wings are shaped in order to move noiselessly.

• sharp talons to catch the prey quickly.

• detect the prey by the reflection of their sound.

Slug is active at night because ....

• they do not like the sunlight.

• they have difficulties to retain water in their body at dry conditions (daytime).

• they can only see clearly at night.

• they do not want to fight with other animals for food during daytime.

How does a roe deer adapt to the seasonal change?

• hibernate in the winter.

• short hair in warm seasons and longer hair in cold seasons.

• change hair colours in different seasons.

• eat less during winter.

How do insect like butterfly adapt to the seasonal change?

• stay as eggs or pupa during winter.

• hibernate during winter.

• do not feed during winter.

Lung fish rest during dry seasons. This is known as ....

• aestivation

• hibernation

• camouflage

• respiration

Ptarmigan turns into white during winter in order to ...

• reduce heat loss

• act as camouflage in the snow

• hide from predator

• hibernate