Adaptation

Animals and plants survive in many different environments - from hot deserts to cold polar regions. They can do this because they have adapted to their environment.

Desert animals have adapted to save water.

Large surface area compared to volume.

Efficient with water.

Good in hot, sandy conditions.

Arctic animals have adapted to reduce heat loss.

Small surface area compared to volume.

Well insulated.

Good in snowy conditions.

Some plants have adapted to living in a desert.

Minimising water.

Maximising water absorption.

Some plants and animals are adopted to deter predators.