Into the Wild 60 Habitat Fun Facts

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Name 3 ways animals have adapted to survive in the desert

1. Large ears to help keep them cool 2. Thin bodies that are easier to sustain 3. Camouflage for protection from predators 4. Nocturnal

Name 3 ways that plants have adapted to survive in the desert

1. Spines and thorns for protection 2. Waxy skin which makes it hard for animals to chew them 3. Leaves and stems are thick so they can store water

Name 3 ways that plants have adapted to survive polar habitats

1. They grow close together for protection 2 . They are small and have shallow roots (because only the top layer of soil actually ever thaws out) 3. They have dark colors to absorb more heat from the sun

Name 6 ways that animals have adapted to survive the harsh polar climate

1. wide, furry feet for walking on snow 2. claws to grip the ice 3. thick coats to stay warm 4. blubber to stay warm and store food 5. they migrate to warmer climates 6. camouflage for protection from predators

How much rain do grasslands receive annually?

10 to 30 inches per year

How much rain do temperate forests receive annually?

30 to 50 inches per year

How much rain do tropical rain forests receive annually?

80 to 180 inches per year

Where are polar habitats found?

Antartica, the arctic tundra, the north and south poles

Why do fires start easily in grasslands?

Because they are dry

Why are lots of arctic animals white?

Camouflage to protect them from predators

What do you call trees that lose their leaves during winter?

DECIDUOUS (they decide to lose their leaves)

Which habitat receives the least rain?

Desert

What do you call the really tall trees that grow taller than the canopy?

Emergents

Name the 4 layers of the tropical rain forest

Emergents, canopy, understory, forest floor

How many seasons are there in forests like ours?

Four seasons: Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall

What keeps a jackrabbit's feet from burning on the hot desert sand?

Fur! Her feet are covered with fur

What kinds of plants are found in grasslands?

Grasses (for example buffalo grass), baobab trees, coneflowers

Name two ways that plants have adapted to survive in the grasslands

Grasses have deep roots which help the plants regrow. Trees have thick trunks to store water and resist fire.

In which habitat do animals typically burrow into the ground?

Grasslands

How does a camel prevent sand from getting in his airway?

He closes his nostrils.

How does the meerkat protect his eyes from the sun?

He has dark circles around his eyes

How does a scorpion keep from blowing away in the wind?

He has sticky legs

Why does a desert tortoise love his shell?

It keeps him cool and protects him from desert predators

How much sunlight to polar habitats receive?

It varies. At the north and south poles, they receive almost no sunlight in winter and in summer, they receive sunlight all day long.

How much rain does a desert receive annually?

Less than 10 inches!

Where are tropical rain forests found?

Near the equator

Name two ways that plants have adapted to survive in the tropical rain forest

Plants have really big leaves and the trees have really large roots so they can grow really tall. Really.

Do polar habitats include land, water, or both?

Polar habits include both land and water.

Name two examples of physical adaptations of animals in our forests

Porcupines have quills, skunks have scent glands to defend themselves from predators

What kind of soil do you find in the desert?

Sandy

Which habitat has trees that lose their leaves to conserve energy for winter?

Temperate forests like ours in South Carolina!

How would you describe the climate in our forests?

Temperatures vary with the seasons depending on the where the forest is located.

What is the top layer of the tropical rain forest called?

The canopy

What is the fastest animal on earth and where does it live?

The cheetah, which is only slightly faster than the antelope. They both live in the grasslands.

Which plants in the tropical rainforest receive the most sunlight?

The emergents and the trees in the canopy.

How much sunlight does the forest floor get in a tropical rain forest?

The forest floor gets very little sun in a tropical rain forest.

Why are lots of animals in the grasslands great runners?

Their speed helps them catch their food and protects them from predators

Name two ways that animals have adapted to survive in the grasslands

They have flat teeth (for chewing up grasses) and they tend to be fast so they can try to outrun predators.

Name 2 ways that animals have adapted to survive in our forests

They hibernate to conserve energy and they use their physical defenses to deter predators

Name one way that plants adapt to survive in a temperate forest

They lose their leaves to conserve energy during the winter

Name two ways that animals have adapted to survive in the tropical rain forest

They mimic one another (mimicry) to confuse predators and they have warning colors that mean, "Leave me alone or I'll kill you"

Which plants in the tropical rainforest receive the least amount of light?

Those in the understory and the forest floor.

Why do plants in the grasslands have such deep roots?

To collect more water and to enable them to regrow after fires or grazing

Why does a fennec fox have big ears?

To keep her cool in the desert

Why do trees in the grasslands have such thick trunks?

To store water and help resist fires in the dry grassland.

Which habitat receives the most rain?

Tropical Rain Forest

How many seasons do grasslands typically have?

Two: summer and winter

How would you describe the climate in a polar habitat?

VERY COLD! Temperatures can drop to 60 below zero!

How would you describe the climate of the desert?

Warm days and cool nights, dry all the time

Name 3 plants you would find in the desert

cactus, mesquite tree, yucca

Name 5 animals you would find in a desert

coyote, jackrabbit, rattlesnake, meerkats, kangaroo rats, roadrunners

Name 5 plants you would find in our temperate forest

evergreen trees, deciduous trees (maple, oak), shrubs, grasses, ferns

How would you describe the climate of a tropical rain forest?

hot and wet!

What kinds of plants are found in tropical rain forests?

kapok trees, orchids, pitcher plants, bromeliads

Name 5 animals you would find in a tropical rain forest

monkeys, jaguars, parrots, macaws, three toed sloth, poison dart frog, iguana

Name 5 animals you would find in our forest

owls, squirrels, black bears, opossum, skunks, porcupines

Name 5 plants found in polar habitats

purple saxifrage, lichen, arctic forget-me-not, dwarf fireweed, arctic poppy, arctic mosses

Name 5 animals you would find in a polar habitat

reindeer, seals, polar bears, arctic foxes, penguins, musk oxen, lynx

How fast can an ostrich run?

up to 43 miles per hour

Name 5 animals you would find in grasslands

zebras, antelopes, prairie dogs, cheetahs, grasshoppers, bison


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