Question 19
HScientists measured the mean ear length of three species of fox. Each species lives in a different habitat. The three species have a similar body mass. The results are shown in the figure.
Figure: The mean ear length of three species of fox and the mean air temperature of the habitat of each species
a.[3]
Explain how the ear length of the fennec fox helps it to survive in its habitat.
b.[1]
A student concluded from the figure that a lower habitat temperature causes shorter ears in foxes. Give one reason why this conclusion cannot be made from the data in the figure.
c.[2]
Ear length is a structural adaptation. Describe one behavioural adaptation and one functional adaptation that would help a fox to survive in a hot desert.
7.1 Adaptations, interdependence and competition Questions
63 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 7.1 Adaptations, interdependence and competition, covering 7.1.1 Communities, 7.1.2 Abiotic factors, 7.1.3 Biotic factors, and 7.1.4 Adaptations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.