How are organisms adapted to live underwater?

In this lesson, we will learn about the different adaptations that marine animals have that allow them to survive in underwater environments. We will look at how they are able to breathe, move and camouflage. You will need a piece of paper, a pencil and a ruler.

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Q1.What is an adaptation?

A place that an organism lives A part of the body A characteristic that helps an organism to survive

1/10

Q2.What is an adaptation?

A place that an organism lives A part of the body A characteristic that helps an organism to survive

2/10

Q3.Why are nocturnal animals often dark coloured?

To camouflage with dark surroundings To absorb more heat So they get less dirty

3/10

Q4.Why are nocturnal animals often dark coloured?

To camouflage with dark surroundings To absorb more heat So they get less dirty

4/10

Q5.Which of these is not a benefit of being nocturnal?

Avoid hot weather during the day Less chance of being seen by prey or predators Conserves water

5/10

Q6.Which of these is not a benefit of being nocturnal?

Avoid hot weather during the day Less chance of being seen by prey or predators Conserves water

6/10

Q7.Does eye A or eye B belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye A Eye B

7/10

Q8.Does eye A or eye B belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye A Eye B

8/10

Q9.Does eye C or eye D belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye C Eye D

9/10

Q10.Does eye C or eye D belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye C Eye D

10/10

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Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

Before we start this lesson, let’s see what you can remember from this topic. Here’s a quick quiz!

Q1.What is an adaptation?

A place that an organism lives A part of the body A characteristic that helps an organism to survive

1/10

Q2.What is an adaptation?

A place that an organism lives A part of the body A characteristic that helps an organism to survive

2/10

Q3.Why are nocturnal animals often dark coloured?

To camouflage with dark surroundings To absorb more heat So they get less dirty

3/10

Q4.Why are nocturnal animals often dark coloured?

To camouflage with dark surroundings To absorb more heat So they get less dirty

4/10

Q5.Which of these is not a benefit of being nocturnal?

Avoid hot weather during the day Less chance of being seen by prey or predators Conserves water

5/10

Q6.Which of these is not a benefit of being nocturnal?

Avoid hot weather during the day Less chance of being seen by prey or predators Conserves water

6/10

Q7.Does eye A or eye B belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye A Eye B

7/10

Q8.Does eye A or eye B belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye A Eye B

8/10

Q9.Does eye C or eye D belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye C Eye D

9/10

Q10.Does eye C or eye D belong to a nocturnal animal?

Eye C Eye D

10/10

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Science - Marine adaptations - Quiz

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Q1.How long can elephant seals hold their breath for?

60 seconds 60 minutes 90 seconds 90 minutes

1/5

Q2.Which of these is NOT an adaptation that helps marine animals to breathe?

Blow hole Blubber Gills

2/5

Q3.Which is better for swimming?

Fins Hands

3/5

Q4.Which shape is most streamlined?

Shape A Shape B

4/5

Q5.Which statement is true about many marine animals?

They are dark coloured on the top and light coloured on the bottom They are light coloured on the top and dark coloured on the bottom

5/5

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Science - Marine adaptations - Quiz

Don't worry if you get a question wrong! Forgetting is an important step in learning.

Q1.How long can elephant seals hold their breath for?

60 seconds 60 minutes 90 seconds 90 minutes

1/5

Q2.Which of these is NOT an adaptation that helps marine animals to breathe?

Blow hole Blubber Gills

2/5

Q3.Which is better for swimming?

Fins Hands

3/5

Q4.Which shape is most streamlined?

Shape A Shape B

4/5

Q5.Which statement is true about many marine animals?

They are dark coloured on the top and light coloured on the bottom They are light coloured on the top and dark coloured on the bottom

5/5

Lesson summary: How are organisms adapted to live underwater?

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How are organisms adapted to live underwater?

Intro quiz - Recap from previous lesson

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Science - Marine adaptations - Quiz

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