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Multiple choice biology adaptation terrestrial adaptations in plants adaptation in terrestrial plants terrestrial adaptation desert ecosystem terrestrial adaptation in animals

Small changes that take place in the body of a single organism over short periods, to overcome small problems due to changes in the surroundings, are called

  1. Acclimatisation

  2. Adaptation

  3. Germination

  4. None of these
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Small changes that take place in the body of a single organism over short periods, to overcome small problems due to changes in the surroundings, are called Acclimatisation.

Multiple choice biology adaptation terrestrial adaptations in plants adaptation in terrestrial plants terrestrial adaptation desert ecosystem terrestrial adaptation in animals

The broad-leaved trees found on mountains shed their leaves before the onset of _______.

  1. Winter

  2. Summer

  3. Autumn

  4. Spring
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The broad-leaved trees found on mountains shed their leaves before the onset of winter. This prevents such trees from losing water from their leaves.

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The north-facing side of a hill in a mountainous region in the US tends to:

  1. Receive less sunlight during a year than the south-facing side

  2. Grow a variety of trees that are typically observed at higher elevation

  3. Be a better location for a ski run than the south-facing side

  4. All of the above
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In the Northern Hemisphere, north-facing slopes receive less direct sunlight, are cooler, often support different vegetation (higher elevation types), and are better for retaining snow for skiing compared to south-facing slopes.

Multiple choice zoology living organisms and their surroundings terrestrial adaptation in animals terrestrial adaptations animal adaptations terrestrial adaptations in plants adaptation in terrestrial plants

The mountain goat has strong _____ for running up the rocky slopes of mountains for grazing.

  1. Hooves

  2. Nails

  3. Scales

  4. Both B and C
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The mountain goat has strong hooves for running up the rocky slopes of mountains for grazing.
The hard and rough feet of an animal are called hooves. 
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Which one has evergreen vegetation and drought adapted animals

  1. Chapparal

  2. Savannah

  3. Tundra

  4. Deciduous forest
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Chaparral biomes are characterized by hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters, resulting in evergreen shrubs and animals adapted to drought conditions.

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Which is the world s most deadliest snake?

  1. Black mamba

  2. Spitting cobra

  3. Russel viper

  4. Anaconda
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The Black Mamba is widely considered one of the deadliest snakes due to its speed, aggression, and highly potent neurotoxic venom.