Adaptations

• What should you be able to describe by the end of the video?

  How organisms are adapted to their environment
• What types of adaptations are mentioned in the video?

  Structural, behavioral, and functional adaptations
• What is meant by an extremophile?

  Organisms adapted to extreme conditions
• How are camels adapted to desert conditions?

  They have structural adaptations for heat
• What is a structural adaptation of camels?

  Camels have a hump for fat storage
• How does the hump of a camel help it?

  It acts as a thermal insulator
• What does the thick coat of a camel do?

  Insulates from the sun's heat
• Why is the inside of a camel's mouth leathery?

  To eat thorny desert plants
• What is the purpose of a camel's long eyelashes?

  To keep dust out of their eyes
• How do camels prevent dust from entering their nostrils?

  They can close their nostrils
• What is a functional adaptation of camels?

  They produce concentrated urine
• How do camels cope with body temperature changes?

  They tolerate large temperature changes
• What is a behavioral adaptation of the kangaroo rat?

  They are nocturnal to avoid heat
• Where do kangaroo rats live during the day?

  In burrows underground
• What is a structural adaptation of the arctic fox?

  Thick fur for insulation
• How do the soles of an arctic fox's feet help it?

  They reduce heat loss to ice
• Why do arctic foxes have small ears?

  To reduce heat loss
• How does the coat of an arctic fox help it?

  Provides effective camouflage
• What adaptation do cacti have for dry conditions?

  Very small leaves to reduce water loss
• How do cacti catch water after rainfall?

  With extensive and shallow roots
• What do cacti store water in?

  In their stems
• What are extremophiles?

  Organisms living in extreme conditions
• Where can extremophiles be found?

  In deep-sea vents
• What conditions do extremophiles endure?

  High temperatures and pressures
• What else can extremophiles tolerate?

  High concentrations of salt
• Where can you find questions on adaptations?

  In the revision workbook
• What is the purpose of the video?

  To explain adaptations of organisms