Long answer questions
E. Answer in detail.
1. Write a short note on the factors that affect climate.
2. How are polar bears and penguins adapted to live in very cold regions?
3. Briefly describe some adaptations seen in
animals that live in deserts.
4. Describe some adaptations seen in animals
that live in rainforests.
Answers
Answer:
Answer (1)
Explanation:
Climate is determined by the temperature and precipitation characteristics of a region over time The temperature characteristics of a region are influenced by natural factors by latilude, elevation and the presence of ocean currents.
Answer:
1 The most important natural factors are:
distance from the sea.
ocean currents.
direction of prevailing winds.
shape of the land (known as 'relief' or 'topography')
distance from the equator.
the El Niño phenomenon.
2 Thick fur on the paws (anatomical) - to insulate them from snow and ice and also provide for grip on slippery surfaces. The paws are large in size to help spread the bears weight over ice and snow and have blubber under the pads for extra insulation.
3. Nocturnal desert animals keep cool by being active at night, whereas some other desert animals get away from the sun's heat by digging underground burrows. Other common adaptations seen in desert animals include big ears, light-colored coats, humps to store fat, and adaptations that help conserve water.
4 They have a special characteristic called camouflage which helps them to mix in their surroundings in order to hunt or to protect themselves from predators. They have an amount of poison present in each animals in order to save them at the time of danger.