Question

(a) Define the following terms:
(i) Habitat
(ii) Adaptation
(iii) Acclimatisation
(iv) Boreal forests
(v) Hibernation
(vi) Aestivation​

Answer 1

Answer:

i:The natural home or environment of an animal, plant, or other organism is called habitat.

ii:The process of change by which an organism or species becomes better suited to its environment is called adaption.

iii: The process where an organism adjusts its behaviour or physiology in response to changes in its environment is called aaclimatization.

iv: Boreal forests are forests growing in high-latitude environments where freezing temperatures occur for 6 to 8 months and in which trees are capable of reaching a minimum height of 5 m and a canopy cover of 10% .

v:Hibernation is a way animals conserve energy to survive adverse weather conditions or lack of food.

vi:Aestivation is generally defined as a type of dormancy, which is a survival strategy used to sustain lack of food and other extreme conditions.

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