How are organisms adapted to live underwater?
In this lesson, we will learn about the different adaptations that marine animals have that allow them to survive in underwater environments. We will look at how they are able to breathe, move and camouflage. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler.
How are organisms adapted to live underwater?
In this lesson, we will learn about the different adaptations that marine animals have that allow them to survive in underwater environments. We will look at how they are able to breathe, move and camouflage. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler.
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- Describe the conditions of underwater environments
- Common adaptations of fish
- Common adaptations of marine mammals
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10 Questions
Q1.
What is an adaptation?
A part of the body
A place that an organism lives
Q2.
What is an adaptation?
A part of the body
A place that an organism lives
Q3.
Why are nocturnal animals often dark coloured?
So they get less dirty
To absorb more heat
Q4.
Why are nocturnal animals often dark coloured?
So they get less dirty
To absorb more heat
Q5.
Which of these is not a benefit of being nocturnal?
Avoid hot weather during the day
Less chance of being seen by prey or predators
Q6.
Which of these is not a benefit of being nocturnal?
Avoid hot weather during the day
Less chance of being seen by prey or predators
Q7.
Does eye A or eye B belong to a nocturnal animal?
Eye B
Q8.
Does eye A or eye B belong to a nocturnal animal?
Eye B
Q9.
Does eye C or eye D belong to a nocturnal animal?
Eye C
Q10.
Does eye C or eye D belong to a nocturnal animal?
Eye C
5 Questions
Q1.
How long can elephant seals hold their breath for?
60 seconds
90 minutes
90 seconds
Q2.
Which of these is NOT an adaptation that helps marine animals to breathe?
Blow hole
Gills
Q3.
Which is better for swimming?
Hands
Q4.
Which shape is most streamlined?
Shape B
Q5.
Which statement is true about many marine animals?
They are light coloured on the top and dark coloured on the bottom