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Primary 6 Science: Interactions within the Environment — Adaptations Practice
Real Primary 6 Science questions on Interactions within the Environment — Adaptations, pulled directly from the Olibits question bank — the same questions a child would actually see, not separately written for this page.
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Real Interactions within the Environment — Adaptations practice questions
Why does a camel have broad, flat feet?
To allow it to run faster than predators
To spread its weight over a larger area so it does not sink into loose sand ✓
To help it climb over rocky terrain more easily
To help it dig for underground water sources
Broad feet increase the surface area in contact with the ground, spreading the camel's weight and preventing it from sinking into soft desert sand, similar to how snowshoes work on snow.
Desert plants such as some xerophytes have a thick, waxy layer on their leaves and stems. What is this an adaptation for?
Attracting more insects for pollination
Increasing the rate of photosynthesis in bright sunlight
Absorbing more minerals from dry soil
Reducing water loss through the surface of the plant ✓
A thick, waxy cuticle acts as a waterproof barrier that greatly slows down the evaporation of water from the plant's surface, an important adaptation for surviving in dry habitats.
Water lilies and other hydrophytes have air spaces in their stems and leaves. What is the main purpose of these air spaces?
To protect the plant from being eaten by fish
To provide buoyancy so the leaves can float and reach sunlight, and to help transport oxygen to submerged parts ✓
To help the plant absorb more water from the surrounding pond
To store extra food made during photosynthesis
Air spaces make plant tissue less dense, allowing leaves to float on the water surface for sunlight, while also letting oxygen diffuse down to parts of the plant submerged in low-oxygen water.
Many birds fly to warmer regions before winter arrives. What is this behaviour called, and why is it useful?
Camouflage; it helps the birds blend in with migrating flocks
Metamorphosis; it helps the birds change body form for winter
Hibernation; it helps the birds save energy by sleeping in trees
Migration; it helps the birds escape harsh cold and find more available food ✓
Migration is a behavioural adaptation where animals travel long distances, often seasonally, to reach places with milder climates and more abundant food.