Question

1. some adaptations are helpful in one environment, but would be harmful in other environments. complete the table below with 5 more adaptations. adaptation helpful environment harmful environment thick fur cold, arctic environments hot environments

Explanation:

1. We know that adaptations are traits that help organisms survive in certain conditions but can be a hindrance in others.
2. We list common biological adaptations and the environments where they are beneficial or harmful.

Answer:

Adaptation	Helpful Environment	Harmful Environment
Long legs	Savanna (for running to escape predators)	Dense forest (hard to maneuver)
Large ears (for heat dissipation)	Hot, arid regions	Cold regions (heat loss)
Camouflage coloration (green)	Forested areas	Sandy deserts
Slow metabolism	Environments with scarce food (e.g., deep - sea)	Environments with abundant food (energy wasted)