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What does the term 'structural adaptations' refer to?

The way an organism acts 

The processes that take place within an organism 

The physical features of the organism

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Which of the following are examples of structural adaptations?

(Select all that apply)

How a predator metabolises chemicals 

The colour of an organism

The response of an organism when it sees a predator 

The shape of an organism 

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Which of the following features of camels would be considered a structural adaptation?

They can metabolise fat to produce water

They often spit when they feel threatened 

They have large feet to stop them falling into the sand 

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What does the term 'behavioural adaptations' refer to?

The processes that take place within an organism 

The physical features of the organism

The way an organism acts 

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Illustration of a lion hiding in grass and a cow grazing, representing examples of behavioural adaptations.

Which of the following is an example of a behavioural adaptation?

The colour of an organism

The response of an organism when it sees a predator 

How a predator metabolises chemicals 

The shape of an organism 

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Which of the following features of camels would be considered a behavioural adaptation?

They can metabolise fat to produce water

They often spit when they feel threatened 

The have large feet to stop them falling into the sand 

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What does the term 'functional adaptations' refer to?


This are also sometimes called 'physiological adaptations'.

The way an organism acts 

The processes that take place within an organism 

The physical features of the organism

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Which of the following is an example of a functional adaptation?

(Select all that apply)

The colour of an organism

The response of an organism when it sees a predator 

How an organism metabolises chemicals 

The production of venom 

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Which of the following features of camels would be considered functional adaptations?

(Select all that apply)

They produce very concentrated urine 

They can metabolise fat to produce water

They have large feet to stop them falling into the sand 

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Illustration of the Earth highlighting regions where birds migrate.

Some species of bird migrate to different regions of the world at certain times of the year. 


Which type of adaptation is this? 

Structural adaptation 

Behavioural adaptation 

Functional/physiological adaptation 

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Cartoon illustration of a snake with bright and distinct patterns on its scales.

Some species of snake have bright and distinct patterns on their scales to warn other species that they are venomous. 


Which type of adaptation is this? 

Structural adaptation 

Behavioural adaptation 

Functional/physiological adaptation 

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What is an extremophile?

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What type of organisms are extremophiles? 

(Select all that apply)

Bacteria 

Plants 

Protoctists 

Archaea 

Fungi

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