Science Biology- Adaptation

What does the term 'Adapt' mean?

Make (something) suitable for a new use or purpose; modify.

To stay the same for a while

Evolution

Who's theory of evolution explains how species of living things have changed? Evidenced by?

Einstein's Theory, evidence from biological research

Darwin's theory, evidence from fossils

Newton's Theory, evidence from studies

Dexter's theory, evidence from fossils

True or false? Organisms living in different habitats need different adaptations.

False

True

Which of these have polar bear adapted to?

Small feet to balance it's weight

Small ears to emit heat

Small surface area to volume ratio, to minimise heat loss

Large amounts of fat and fur

Which of these is an example of continuous variation?

Gender

Blood Group

Eye Colour

Height

Which of these is an example of discontinuous variation?

Foot Length

Weight

Height

Blood Group

What is a cause of variation?

Variation in a characteristic that is a result of genetic inheritance from the parents.

Something everyon one gets from their surroundings

True or false? Eye colour, hair colour, skin colour, lobed or lobeless ears are all NOT inherited variation.

True

False

Which of these is an example of Environmental Variaton?

Birth marks

Language/Religion

Hair Colour

It depends

What is discontinuous variation often caused by?

Discontinuous variation is often caused by inherited variation.

Discontinuous variation is often caused by Environmental variation

Discontinuous variation is often caused by where people live

Unlock and Upgrade