5.10 A Adaptations

What adaptations does a cactus have to survive in its environment?

• Thick waxy skin to help hold water in.
• Thick bark that gives it fire resistant characteristics.
• Long deep roots for support.
• Large waxy leaves to absorb sunlight.

What are adaptations

• Any characteristic that helps organisms migrate.
• Any characteristic that helps organisms survive and reproduce.
• Any characteristic that helps organisms hibernate.

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What adaptation must these plants have?

• Ability to absorb oxygen from salt water
• Broad, flat leaves
• Strong, sturdy roots and trunks
• roots that cling to narrow gaps in rocks

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What adaptation must animals have to live in this environment?

• Good sense of balance
• Ability to absorb oxygen from water
• Thick white fur
• Long ears

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What adaptation must these plants have?

• Leaves that remove excess salt
• Roots that cling to narrow gaps in rocks
• Strong, sturdy roots and trunks
• Broad, flat leaves

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What adaptation must animals have to live in this environment?

• Thick, White fur
• Long legs for jumping
• Ability to absorb oxygen from fresh water
• Ability to absorb oxygen from salt water

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What adaptation must these plants have?

• Strong, sturdy roots and trunks
• Roots that cling to narrow gaps in rocks
• Broad flat leaves
• Thorns to keep predators away.

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What adaptation must animals have to live in this environment?

• Thick fur
• Sharp teeth
• Good sense of balance.
• Long legs

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What adaptation must these plants have?

• Leaves that remove excess salt
• Large leaves
• Roots that clint to narrow gaps in rocks
• Strong, sturdy roots and trunks

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What adaptation must animals have to live in this environment?

• Thick fur
• Tails
• Ability to absorb oxygen from salt water
• Ability to absorb oxygen from fresh water

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