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Which of the following best defines a habitat?
Which of the following best defines a habitat?
- An area with both living and non-living components
- A network of organisms that interact with each other
- The specific environment where an organism lives (correct)
- A set of adaptations for survival
What is the primary purpose of adaptations in living organisms?
What is the primary purpose of adaptations in living organisms?
- To help them survive and reproduce (correct)
- To increase their cognitive abilities
- To establish dominance in their habitat
- To enhance their physical appearance
How does a penguin's foot adaptation help it survive in its habitat?
How does a penguin's foot adaptation help it survive in its habitat?
- By giving it the ability to climb ice
- By allowing it to swim faster
- By preventing cold temperatures from affecting it (correct)
- By improving its hunting skills
What role does camouflage play in an animal's survival?
What role does camouflage play in an animal's survival?
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Which of the following describes the correct flow of blood in a penguin's feet?
Which of the following describes the correct flow of blood in a penguin's feet?
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Definitions
- Adaptations: Traits enhancing survival and reproduction of organisms; e.g., penguin feathers provide warmth in cold climates.
- Ecosystem: An interactive community of living and non-living components, such as a classroom comprising people and furniture.
- Habitat: The specific environment in which a species resides; e.g., camels inhabit deserts.
- Camouflage: An adaptation that enables animals to conceal themselves in their environment to evade predators or ambush prey.
- Predator: An organism that actively hunts other animals for food; examples include lions and bears.
- Prey: An organism that is pursued and consumed by predators.
Penguin Adaptation
- Habitat: Penguins are native to Antarctica, thriving in polar climates.
- Body Adaptation: Penguins possess dense feathers and a substantial layer of fat, crucial for thermal insulation against the cold.
- Feet Adaptation: Penguins have featherless feet, which are kept warm through a countercurrent heat exchange system; cold blood from the feet is warmed by the warmer blood returning from the body, ensuring heat is retained.
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