Habitats and adaptation

Learning Outcomes:
 I know about the different plants and animals found in different habitats.
 I can describe how animals and plants in different habitats are suited to their environment.

Research
Use the internet and research books to find and list examples of plants and animals that live in
each environment.

Arctic Rainforest Meadow

Mountain Desert Woodland

Ocean Pond Swamp

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Pick one animal from each habitat and describe the features it has which help it to survive
there. An example has been done for you.

Arctic Rainforest Meadow

A polar bear lives in the Arctic.

It is white as this makes it easy
to camouflage it and hide from
predators. It has thick fur all
over its body to insulate it from
the cold.

Mountain Desert Woodland

Ocean Pond Swamp

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Test your knowledge!

Complete the passage below by filling in the gaps.

environment prey omnivores carnivores adapt habitat

All plants and animals live in a ............................... The word

habitat describes their local .................................. Some animals
are ..................................... others are predators. Animals that
eat only meat are called .......................................... Animals that
eat both plants and animals are ................................ Sometimes
plants and animals have to ...................................., or change in
order to survive.

Quick Quiz

1. Why do some animals camouflage themselves?

A. To hide from predators
B. To look pretty
C. To keep warm

2. Where would you expect to find a worm?

A. In a hot, dry place
B. In a dark, damp place
C. In a dark, dry place

3 Which habitat do kingfishers live in?

A. Rainforest
B. Meadow
C. River

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