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  1. 1A polar bear is adapted to live in the arctic. Which of the following is NOT true?
    1. AThey have a thick layer of fat for insulation
    2. BThey have big feet to produce high pressure on the snow
    3. CThey have waterproof fur for insulation when in water
    4. DTheir fur looks white to blend in with their surroundings
  2. 2Giraffes are adapted to live on the African savanna. Which of the following is NOT true?
    1. AThey are tall so that it is easy to spot predators
    2. BThey can drink up to 12 gallons of water when available
    3. CThey have a long neck to eat leaves from tree tops
    4. DThey have a tiny heart to pump blood up their necks
  3. 3The area in which an organism lives is called a/an [blank_start]habitat[blank_end]
    1. Ahabitat
  4. 4An oak tree is adapted to grow in a wood. Which of the following is NOT true?
    1. AIt has a large root system to absorb water and minerals
    2. BIt has a large root system to anchor the tree
    3. CIt has plenty of leaves to absorb sunlight
    4. DIt loses its leaves in autumn to save food
  5. 5A camel is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?
    1. AThe hump is used to store fat
    2. BThe nostrils can close to keep sand out
    3. CThey have large feet so they do not sink in soft sand
    4. DThey have long eyelashes to attract other camels
  6. 6An arctic poppy is adapted to live in the arctic tundra. Which of the following is NOT true?
    1. AThe flower moves during the day to face the sun
    2. BThe stems and leaves are hairy to prevent water loss
    3. CThey grow near to the ground to protect against winds
    4. DThey have shallow roots as the top layer of soil is always frozen
  7. 7A cactus is adapted to survive in desert conditions. Which of the following is NOT true?
    Flowers only open during the heat of the day
    The leaves are spines to prevent water loss
    The leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
    The swollen stem stores water
    1. AFlowers only open during the heat of the day
    2. BThe leaves are spines to prevent water loss
    3. CThe leaves are spines to stop animals eating them
    4. DThe swollen stem stores water
  8. 8Desert tortoises are adapted to live in the desert. Which of the following is NOT true?
    1. AThe adults can survive about a year with no water
    2. BThe hard shell can't protect them
    3. CThey burrow to protect themselves from the extreme heat
    4. DThey dig shallow pits to catch water
  9. 9Penguins are adapted to live in the Antarctic. Which of the following is NOT true?
    1. AThey are taught to stay in the same place all year round so they can get used to the climates
    2. Bthey rock backward on their heels and hold their feet up to minimize contact with the ground.
    3. CThey have overlapping feathers to waterproof them
    4. DThey have thick skin and lots of fat to keep them warm
  10. 10Often animals living in hot climates have big ears so the ears can [blank_start]flap in the wind[blank_end] to cool them down. Desert animals have long [blank_start]eyelashes[blank_end] to keep sand out of there eyes.
    1. Aflap in the wind
    2. Beyelashes

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Key Stage 3 Biology (Animal adaptations) Quiz on Adaptations quiz, created by Anya Wells on 06/05/2024.
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