Terrestrial habitats include deserts, grasslands, forests and mountains.
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isology
1. Fill in the blanks.
a. The study of the relationship of a living organism is called
b. Camel has
feet to walk on sand.
c. Organisms that spend most time in air are called
organisms.
d. Features of organisms that enable them to adjust to their surroundings are
called
e. A place where a living organism lives and grows naturally is called its
2. Answer the following questions.
a. Where does a cactus plant store water?
b. A camel can remain without water for up to two weeks. Explain how it is
possible.
Answers
Explanation:
(a) ecology
(B)Camels can walk easily in the desert because of their wide feet. Their wide feet allow the weight of their body to act on a larger surface of land reducing the pressure exerted on the land by the camel. As we know, pressure exerted and area are inversely proportional.
(c) flying and gliding animals
(d)The special characteristics that enable plants and animals to be successful in a particular environment are called adaptations. ... Adaptations afford the organism a better chance to survive in its surroundings.
(e)habitat
2)(a)Cactus and other plants that store lots of water to help them through the dry seasons are called succulents. During even light rains, these plants soak up as much water as they can hold, storing the water in large storage areas in roots, leaves, or plant stems.
(B)Although the humps do not store water, camels are still incredibly efficient in the amount of water they use per day, which is why they are able to go nearly a week without drinking. This is partly due to the unique shape of their blood cells, which are oval.