Polar Bear

Polar bears have thick fur to

help keep them warm and
white fur to help them
camouflage. Polar bears have
really large paws, these help
them to walk over deep snow.
Polar bears have black skin
which absorbs heat from the
sun to help keep them warm.
Polar bears are also excellent
swimmers allowing them to
catch prey.

Questions:

(1) List three features of a polar bear:

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(2) Explain how each feature helps the organism to survive in its environment:

 A polar bear has ...................................... This helps it to survive because….

Challenge: Explain how competition for the same resources may affect the population of
the organism.

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 The Great White Shark
The Great White Shark has many
adaptations that allow it to be a top
predator of the ocean. Located in
warm seas the shark feeds on seals
and other large animals. They have
an excellent sense of smell, allowing
them to detect blood from an animal
many miles away. They have several
rows of razor sharp teeth designed
to attack their prey. They have gills
which helps them to breathe.

Lizards

Questions:

(1) List three features of The Great White Shark:

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(2) Explain how each feature helps the organism to survive in its environment.

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Challenge: Explain how competition for the same resources may affect the population of
the organism. Suggest possible ways the organism in that population may respond to this
competition.
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 Lizards will stay in their burrows
during the day to stop them from
overheating. They have a thick
Jaguar
outer skin that prevents water
loss. This lizard has a short stubby Jaguars have an extremely
tail that stores a lot of fat which powerful bite which can crush
helps when food is short. They the skulls of their prey and even
also have a venomous bite that the shell of turtles! Their spots
helps to kill their prey. Lizards are help break up the outline of their
distinctly coloured, their skin body in the forest to help them
being an excellent camouflage to hide from prey. They have
against predators. strong muscles in their legs to

Questions:

(1) List three features of Lizards:

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(1) List three features of Jaguars:
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(2) Explain how each feature helps the organism to survive in its environment.
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(2) Explain how each feature helps the organism to survive in its environment.
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Challenge: Explain how competition for the same resources may affect the population of
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the organism. Suggest possible ways the organism in that population may respond to this
competition.
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Challenge: Explain how competition for the same resources may affect the population of
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the organism. Suggest possible ways the organism in that population may respond to this
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competition.
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help them run fast and catch prey. Their long tails helps keep them
balanced while leaping.