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Hot and Cold – Habitat Extremes and Animal Survival

Compare how animals in extreme habitats (desert and polar) are adapted differently to survive.

Module

Adaptations & Classification

Age

Age 9

Duration

10 min

Questions

5

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  1. Question 1

    Multiple choice

    A desert lizard is active in the early morning and rests in shade during midday. This is an example of:

  2. Question 2

    Multiple choice

    Why do many Arctic animals turn white in winter?

  3. Question 3

    Multiple choice

    The sidewinder rattlesnake moves sideways across the sand. This helps it to:

  4. Question 4

    True or false

    Animals that live in forest habitats need adaptations that help them deal with extreme cold or heat.

  5. Question 5

    Matching

    Match each habitat challenge to an animal adaptation that solves it.

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