This introduction covers The Survival Game within Competition Adaptations for GCSE Biology. Topic 2: Competition Adaptations It is section 1 of 15 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
📖 The Survival Game
Nature isn't always peaceful — it's a constant battle for resources! Every organism competes to survive and reproduce. Animals fight for food, water, territory, and mates. Plants battle for light, water, minerals, and space. Those with features (ADAPTATIONS) that help them compete are more likely to survive and pass on their genes. This is how evolution works!
Practice questions for Competition Adaptations
Which of the following do plants compete for?
Explain how the spines of a cactus are an adaptation to its desert environment.
Quick recall flashcards
What do plants compete for?
Light, water, nutrients (mineral ions), and space.
Why are adaptations important?
They increase an organism's chance of survival and reproduction in its environment.