How does the swim bladder of a fish control their depth in water?
Varies the amount of air inside to rise or sink in the water.
How do strong muscles help animals to move?
Jumps, run, move greater distances
Polar bears have thick fur to keep them warm. What is the other adaptaion that they have to keep them warm?
layer of fat
How do cacti conserve water? Give two examples
thick fleshy stems, needle-like leaves, spread out roots
How do tails help animals to move?
keep their balance
What is the name of the modified limb that ducks use to move easily in water?
webbed feet
What adaptation reduces a birds weight and allows it to fly more easily?
hollow bones
Why do birds migrate?
to avoide cold winter
What adaptations to penguins have that keeps them warm?
closely packed feathers
What is hibernation?
A long deep sleep used to conserve energy in the winter
How does the banded geco keep cool in the desert?
hides in the sharde during the day and only comes out at night
What is the name of the modified limbe that fish use to control their depth in water?
Swim bladder
How do camels nostrils help them to conserve water?
when they breath out, water vapour is trapped and reabsorbed
How do the fennec foxes ears help it to stay cool?
help it to loose body heat