9-1 Adaptations

What type of adaptation is shown in an animal being camouflaged?

• Behavioural

• Structural

• Functional

• Competition

State the type of adaptation shown in an animal lowering its metabolism to hibernate

An animal that stays underground during the day and is active at night is showing what type of adaptation?

• Functional

• Structural

• Behavioural

• Large surface area

What term describes microorganisms that can tolerate very high temperatures or very acidic conditions?

State the function of the horns of the animal in the image

• Defence against a predator

• Camouflage

• Loss of heat

• Insulation

Marram grass has adaptations to prevent the loss of water through what process?

What type of adaptation is seen in the fur of the polar bear?

What type of adaptation is seen in this animal reproducing only at certain times?

• Functional

• Structural

• Behavioural

• Abiotic

Identify the term that describes the leaves of cacti

• Large surface area

• Small surface area

• Blunt

• Long

The spines of a cactus also protect it from what type of animal?

• Carnivore

• Producer

• Secondary consumer

• Herbivore