What are the two main components of a habitat?

Biotic components (living parts like plants and animals) and abiotic components (non-living parts like soil, rocks, air, and water).

Fill in the blank: Adaptation refers to features or behaviors that help organisms ______ in their specific habitats.

Survive

True or False: All plants in aquatic habitats have the same type of leaves.

False

Aquatic plants have diverse leaf types.

• Submerged plants need thin leaves.

• Floating plants often have broad leaves.

• Leaf structure aids survival strategies.

Which of the following adaptations helps camels survive in desert habitats? A) Thick fur B) Hump for fat storage C) Short legs D) Long tails

B) Hump for fat storage

Riddle: I can survive without water for months, have thick lips to eat prickly plants, and can drink large amounts at once. Who am I?

A camel

What type of roots do aerial plants develop to help them compete for food and sunlight?

Aerial roots

Fill in the blank: In saline water habitats, the water is ______.

Salty

True or False: Aquatic animals do not require adaptations to breathe in water.

False. Aquatic animals, such as fish, have gills to breathe oxygen dissolved in water.

Which adaptation allows mountain goats to maintain balance on rocky slopes?

Soft, flexible hooves

What is a common adaptation of trees in mountainous regions?

Cone-shaped with sloping branches

Fill in the blank: The thick waxy coating on a cactus stem helps to reduce ______.

Water loss

Which adaptation do birds have for flight?

Streamlined bodies and hollow, lightweight bones

True or False: All animals in deserts remain active during the hottest part of the day.

False. Many desert animals, like rats and snakes, stay in burrows during the day to avoid heat.

What are the three types of aquatic plants?

Submerged, floating, and emerged plants

Which of the following is an adaptation of fish? A) Thick fur B) Gills C) Feet D) Wings

B) Gills

Riddle: I'm a plant with spines instead of leaves, storing water and thriving in dry places. What am I?

A cactus

Fill in the blank: The ______ is the natural surroundings where an organism lives.

Habitat

True or False: Adaptations can involve changes in body structure, behavior, or location.

True

What physical feature helps aquatic plants like Hydrilla survive underwater?

Narrow, thin, ribbon-like leaves

Which adaptation helps polar bears stay warm in cold environments?

Thick fur and a fat layer under the skin