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How long does the process of evolution typically take?
How long does the process of evolution typically take?
- Hundreds of years
- Millions of years (correct)
- Tens of years
- Thousands of years
What can sudden environmental changes lead to?
What can sudden environmental changes lead to?
- The adaptation of existing species
- The formation of new species
- The extinction of some species (correct)
- The survival of all species
What is an example of a sudden environmental change?
What is an example of a sudden environmental change?
- A change in the climate (correct)
- A volcanic eruption
- A drought
- A flood
Why do some species become extinct?
Why do some species become extinct?
What is necessary for species to survive sudden environmental changes?
What is necessary for species to survive sudden environmental changes?
What is the role of adaptation in the survival of species?
What is the role of adaptation in the survival of species?
What is the result of adaptation to environmental changes?
What is the result of adaptation to environmental changes?
What helps the polar bear to blend in with its snowy environment?
What helps the polar bear to blend in with its snowy environment?
What is the main benefit of adaptation for species?
What is the main benefit of adaptation for species?
Why is adaptation important for species survival?
Why is adaptation important for species survival?
What is the main advantage of the polar bear's white fur?
What is the main advantage of the polar bear's white fur?
What is the result of the polar bear's camouflage in its snowy environment?
What is the result of the polar bear's camouflage in its snowy environment?
What does adaptation allow species to do?
What does adaptation allow species to do?
What type of environment is the polar bear well-suited to?
What type of environment is the polar bear well-suited to?
What is the term for the special features that help plants and animals survive in their environment?
What is the term for the special features that help plants and animals survive in their environment?
What is the purpose of birds migrating to warmer regions during winter?
What is the purpose of birds migrating to warmer regions during winter?
What is an example of behavioral adaptation in birds during winter?
What is an example of behavioral adaptation in birds during winter?
Why do some animals enter a state of hibernation during winter?
Why do some animals enter a state of hibernation during winter?
What is the main reason for seasonal climate changes?
What is the main reason for seasonal climate changes?
What is the common adaptation strategy among birds and some animals during winter?
What is the common adaptation strategy among birds and some animals during winter?
What do species need to do to survive sudden environmental changes?
What do species need to do to survive sudden environmental changes?
What happens to species that are unable to adapt to sudden environmental changes?
What happens to species that are unable to adapt to sudden environmental changes?
Why are some species more likely to become extinct?
Why are some species more likely to become extinct?
What effect do sudden environmental changes have on species?
What effect do sudden environmental changes have on species?
What is the main reason for sudden environmental changes?
What is the main reason for sudden environmental changes?
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Study Notes
Adaptation, Survival, and Reproduction
- Adaptation plays a crucial role in the survival of species in their natural environments.
- It enables species to cope with diverse environmental changes.
Types of Adaptation
- Behavioral adaptation: examples include birds migrating to warmer regions during winter to adapt to seasonal climate changes.
- Some animals hibernate to avoid cold and food scarcity during winter.
Examples
- The white fur color of certain animals helps them blend in with their snowy environment, allowing them to sneak up on their prey without being detected.
Plant Adaptations
- Plants also exhibit remarkable adaptations, such as the development of sabbar, a process that takes thousands or even millions of years.
- Sudden environmental changes can lead to the extinction of some species if they are unable to adapt quickly enough.
- For example, current climate change is a significant threat to many species that may not be able to adapt to rapid changes in temperature and precipitation levels.
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