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Paper 3 structured question: Adaptive features

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Adaptive features

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Adaptive features help organisms survive and reproduce in their habitats.

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Adaptive Feature Example

A polar bear has thick fur and a layer of fat under its skin to survive in cold Arctic conditions.

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    Describe what is meant by an adaptive feature?

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Adaptive Features in Different Habitats

Camels have thick fur on their backs and store fat in their humps to survive in hot deserts.

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    Identify two adaptive features of camels shown in the description.

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