What are terrestrial habitats?
Land-based habitats, identified by their vegetation and influenced by rainfall and temperature.
Name the four categories of terrestrial habitats.
Marshes, forests, grasslands, and arid lands.
What are marshes?
Low-lying areas prone to flooding and waterlogging, often covered by grasses and shrubs.
What is a swamp?
A type of marsh where trees grow.
What are pneumatophores?
Cone-shaped roots in mangroves that help them take in oxygen from the air.
Name three animals found in marshes.
Frogs, crocodiles, and mudskippers.
What are forests?
Large areas dominated by trees and influenced by rainfall, temperature, and humidity.
Name the five layers of a forest.
Emergent layer, upper layer, middle layer, lower layer, and ground layer.
What adaptations help forest animals like squirrels?
Strong limbs and long tails for climbing.
What are epiphytes?
Plants that grow on other plants and absorb moisture from the air.
What are grasslands also called?
Savannas.
Why is rainfall insufficient for dense forests in grasslands?
Grasslands receive 60–150 cm of annual rainfall, which supports grasses but not dense forests.
Name two plants commonly found in grasslands.
Acacia and baobab trees.
What adaptation helps grassland animals like zebras?
Camouflage to avoid predators.
What are deserts?
The driest terrestrial habitats with less than 250 mm of annual rainfall.
Name two plants that thrive in deserts.
Cacti and thorny bushes.
What adaptation helps camels survive in deserts?
The ability to store water and withstand temperature changes.
How do desert plants like cacti conserve water?
By storing water in thick stems and having deep roots to access underground water.
What adaptation helps desert animals like snakes blend in?
Camouflage with the sand.
Why are forests rich in biodiversity?
Their layered structure and varied microclimates support a wide range of species.
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