CLASS 6 BIOLOGY Adaptations

What is the natural home of an organism called?

What are the features that enable living organisms to survive in their surroundings called?

Which of the following is an example of an animal adapted to living in the desert?

An animal that lives on land is referred to as what type of animal?

Which of these plants is an example of a hydrophyte?

What is the term for animals that live both on land and in water?

Which of the following adaptations helps squirrels live on trees?

What type of stem adaptation do cacti have for desert survival?

Water lilies are what type of aquatic plant?

Which of the following is an adaptation found in frogs that allows them to swim?

What body shape helps fish reduce friction while swimming?

What adaptation do desert plants like cacti have to minimize water loss?

Where do mangroves typically grow?

What adaptation do mountain animals like yaks have to protect them from the cold?

What helps birds fly?

What is the function of aerial roots in mangroves?

What do fish use gills for?

What does the tail of a fish function as?

What is the function of the swim bladder in some fish?

What is the primary purpose of the thick, waxy coating on the stems of cacti?

How does having a streamlined body benefit aquatic animals like fish?

What is the primary reason that mountain animals often have thick fur or fat layers?

Why do mangrove plants develop aerial roots (pneumatophores)?

How do the needle-shaped leaves of some mountain plants, such as pine trees, aid in their survival?

Why do birds have hollow, air-filled bones?

How does the ability of camels to store fat in their humps benefit them in desert environments?

Which of the following adaptations is most crucial for submerged aquatic plants like Hydrilla to survive in strong water currents?

How do the specialized roots called haustoria help parasitic plants like Dodder (Cuscuta) survive?

What is the advantage of a waxy coating on the leaves of floating aquatic plants like water lilies?

Mountain goats have flexible hooves. How does this adaptation specifically aid their survival in mountain regions?

Which of the following is a key adaptation that allows frogs to thrive in both aquatic and terrestrial environments?

What is the primary function of a fish's tail?

In desert plants like cacti, leaves are reduced to spines. What is the main benefit of this?

How do long legs benefit desert animals like camels?

Which of the following best describes the term 'habitat'?

What is the term for plants that are adapted to live in dry, hot climates with a scarcity of water, like deserts?

Which term describes animals that primarily live in trees?

How does the shape of trees in mountain regions (cone-shaped with sloping branches) assist their survival?

What specialized structures enable fish to extract oxygen from water?

What is the term for animals that live on land?

How does the density of bones in birds primarily contribute to their aerial adaptation?

Which adaptive advantage do long legs provide to camels in a desert environment, beyond merely increasing their height?

What is the most critical implication of the waxy coating on the leaves of floating aquatic plants?

How does the cone shape of mountain trees directly contribute to their survival in snowy environments?

What is the primary evolutionary advantage of the haustoria in parasitic plants like Dodder (Cuscuta)?

What is the significance of flexible hooves in mountain goats, beyond simply providing better grip?

How does the presence of air sacs connected to the lungs uniquely benefit birds during flight?

What is the most critical function of the fleshy stem in cacti, specifically related to their desert survival?

How do pneumatophores (aerial roots) in mangroves specifically overcome the challenges of their environment?

What is the most significant advantage of a streamlined body shape in aquatic animals like fish?

The natural home of an organism is called its environment.

Adaptations are features that enable organisms to survive in their surroundings.

A desert habitat is characterized by abundant water availability.

A habitat provides an organism with its basic needs, such as food, shelter, and water.

Animals that live on land are called aquatic animals.

Lotus and water chestnut are examples of terrestrial plants.

Cacti are examples of mesophytes that thrive in water-rich land.

Frogs are classified as arboreal animals because they live on trees.

Submerged aquatic plants have poorly developed roots.

Buttercups are fixed plants that can be found in ponds.

Frogs use their webbed feet to leap and catch prey on land.

A fish's streamlined body shape helps reduce friction while swimming.

Cacti have large, broad leaves to maximize water absorption in the desert.

Camels store water in their hump.

Mountain animals typically have thin fur to stay cool in the environment.

An organism's habitat solely provides shelter, but organisms must seek food and water elsewhere.

Adaptations are the specific characteristics that enable living organisms to thrive in their surroundings.

A fish's streamlined body shape increases friction while swimming.

Terrestrial habitats only include deserts and grasslands.

Amphibious animals like frogs only breathe through their moist skin.

Xerophytes are plants that thrive in watery environments.

The camel stores excess water in its hump to survive long periods without drinking.

Birds possess solid, heavy bones to aid in powered flight.

Mangroves in water-logged soils use aerial roots to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Aquatic plants like water lilies have poorly developed roots because they need them to prop up the plant.

All submerged plants have leaves that are broad and flat to maximize sunlight absorption.

Mountain goats have rigid, inflexible hooves to provide stability on rocky terrain.

Cacti leaves are wide to enhance photosynthesis under intense sunlight.

A swim bladder in fish assists in maintaining buoyancy in water by being filled with carbon dioxide.

The waxy coating on water lily leaves enhances water absorption.

The natural home and immediate surroundings of an organism is called its ______.

The features that enable organisms to survive in their environment are called ______.

Plants like cacti and animals like camels have adapted to live in dry and hot conditions in the ______.

Animals that live on land are called ______ animals.

[Blank] are aquatic plants found in water, like lotus and water lily.

Plants found on land with sufficient water are called ______.

[Blank] are plants found in dry and hot climates with scarcity of water.

Animals that are found mostly in air are called ______.

Animals that are found both on land and in water are called ______.

[Blank] animals are found on trees, like squirrels and monkeys.

Frogs are ______ because they can live both in water as well as on land.

The bodies of fish are ______ shaped to help reduce friction while swimming in water.

Camels store reserve food (fat) in their ______.

Birds possess ______, which help in flight and insulating the body against the loss of body heat.

The features that enable organisms to live and thrive in their environment are known as ______.

Plants that live in dry and hot climates, such as deserts, and have adapted to the scarcity of water are called ______.

The habitat for aquatic animals, such as oceans, ponds, lakes and rivers, is referred to as ______ habitats.

Animals that are capable of living both on land and in water, such as frogs and toads, are classified as ______.

The cone shape and sloping branches of trees in mountain regions are adaptations that help ______ slide off easily.

The hollow, air-filled bones found in birds are known as ______ bones.

The aerial roots or pneumatophores in mangroves assist in obtaining ______ in water-logged soils.

The natural environment where an organism lives, providing all necessary conditions for survival, is known as its ______.

Plants that float on the surface of water, like water lilies, often have leaves with a ______ coating to prevent decay and resist water.

To swim efficiently, fish have special breathing organs called ______ which extract dissolved oxygen from the water.

Unlike other plants, cacti has ______ stems that allows them to store water in deserts.

When water is available, the ______ can drink large quanitities of water.

Penguins and polar bears live in very cold places and have a thick layer of ______ under their skin which protects them from cold.

Since the ground surface is rocky, the needle shaped leaves help in the ______ of water by reducing transpiration.

Forelimbs are modififed to wings on a bird which helps in ______.

What term describes the features that help organisms survive in their environment?

Name a plant commonly found in deserts that has adapted to dry conditions.

What type of animal lives primarily on land?

What are plants that live in water called?

Give an example of an animal that is amphibious.

What is the term for plants that live in dry, hot climates?

What helps fish swim by reducing friction in the water?

What is the function of spines on a cactus?

What feature do mountain animals often have to protect them from the cold?

What is one adaptation that helps birds fly?

Name a type of aquatic plant that floats on the water's surface.

What part of the fish helps it change direction while swimming?

What is the name for roots that grow above the ground in some plants, helping them get air in waterlogged soil?

What adaptation do frogs have to help them swim in water?

Contrast the morphological and physiological adaptations observed in a cactus, a xerophyte, with those of a water lily, a hydrophyte. How do these differences reflect their respective environmental challenges?

Explain how the streamlined body, fins, gills, and scales of a fish collectively contribute to its adaptation to an aquatic habitat. How do these features enhance the fish's survival and movement in water?

Describe how the long legs, thick soles, water storage capabilities, and tolerance to dehydration in camels contribute to their adaptation to a desert environment. How do these features enable camels to survive in arid conditions?

Contrast the adaptations of mountain goats and mountain plants to the harsh conditions of mountainous regions. How do these adaptations enable them to thrive in cold, rocky environments?

How do hollow bones, feathers, and streamlined bodies contribute to a bird's ability to fly? Explain the principles governing successful flight adaptation.

How do aerial roots, specifically pneumatophores in mangroves, facilitate survival in swampy or waterlogged environments?

Compare and contrast the adaptations of submerged aquatic plants with those of fixed aquatic plants, highlighting the specific advantages and disadvantages of each adaptation in their respective aquatic environments.

How do the adaptations of arboreal animals, such as squirrels and monkeys, enable them to thrive in a tree-dominated habitat? Explain the key morphological and behavioral traits that contribute to their success.

Contrast the respiratory adaptations of frogs in aquatic versus terrestrial environments. How does their ability to respire through both lungs and skin contribute to their amphibious lifestyle?

Explain the concept of 'habitat' and its significance to an organism's survival. How does a habitat fulfill an organism's needs, and what are the potential consequences if a habitat degrades or disappears?

Explain how the adaptations of mountain goats, such as their long white coat and flexible hooves, illustrate the principle of natural selection in response to their specific habitat.

Compare and contrast the adaptations of submerged aquatic plants like Hydrilla with those of desert plants like cacti, focusing on how each type of adaptation addresses the challenges of its respective environment.

Describe the functional significance of the swim bladder in fish and explain how its presence contributes to the fish's overall adaptation to an aquatic habitat.

Explain how the multiple adaptations of camels, such as their ability to store water, tolerate dehydration, and consume spiny plants, collectively contribute to their survival in harsh desert environments.

Discuss the potential challenges faced by arboreal animals, such as squirrels and monkeys and explain how their adaptations, like sharp claws and strong limbs, help them overcome these challenges.

Contrast the root systems of hydrophytes, mesophytes, and xerophytes. Address both the structural differences and the functional significance of these differences in relation to water availability.

Describe the unique adaptations found in aerial plants, such as mangroves, that allow them to thrive in water-logged soils with limited oxygen availability.

How does the streamlined body shape and presence of fins in fish contribute to their adaptation to an aquatic environment? Explain the physical principles behind these adaptations.

Compare and contrast the adaptations of penguins and polar bears to the cold environments they inhabit. Focus on the specific adaptations related to insulation, locomotion, and obtaining food.

Discuss how the adaptations of birds, such as hollow bones, feathers, and specialized respiratory systems are integrated to facilitate flight. Explain each components role.