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An election was called for December 12th

Adaptation

Animals and plants adapt to survive. These adaptations may be structural, like a polar bear’s thick fur, or behavioral, like birds migrating south in winter…

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Fascinating Fact:

The Arctic fox changes the color of its fur with the seasons – white in winter to blend with snow, brown in summer for camouflage in rocks and plants.

Adaptations are special features that help animals and plants survive in their environment. In KS2 Science, pupils explore structural, behavioral, and physiological adaptations and how these link to habitats, food chains, and wider ecosystems. This foundation prepares learners for Key Stage 3 biology.

Key Terms

Adaptation: A change that helps a living thing survive in its habitat.
Habitat: The natural home of a plant or animal.
Food Chain: The flow of energy from producers to consumers.

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What is an adaptation in science?

An adaptation is a feature or behaviour that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment. For example, a polar bear’s thick fur reduces heat loss in freezing conditions.

What are the 3 main types of adaptation?

The three main types are structural (physical features), behavioral (actions such as migration), and physiological (internal processes like producing antifreeze proteins).

Why are adaptations important for survival?

Adaptations improve survival and reproduction by helping organisms find food, avoid predators, cope with climate, and raise young successfully.

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1 .

On the day of the court ruling that Parliament’s suspension was unlawful, Boris Johnson was not in the country. Where was he?

New York

Paris

Monaco

Sao Paolo

Johnson was to give a speech before the United Nations General Assembly. When the ruling was announced, Johnson said that he disagreed with it but would abide by it. His speech, scheduled for the following day, was brought forward to the evening of September 24th

2 .

When Parliament reopened, some Conservative MPs questioned the independence of the judiciary. How did Jacob Rees-Mogg describe the court’s ruling?

As a judges' jacquerie

As a constitutional coup

As a tribunal takeover

As a regulatory revolt

Politicians questioning the independence of British courts was just one of the extremes that we started to witness almost every day, along with words such as “traitor”, “fascist” and “surrender bill”

3 .

Johnson was asked by MPs whether he would abide by the law and request an extension to Article 50. How did he respond?

He said he would

He said he would if he really had to

He said he would not

He said he would rather paint himself purple

He called the law the "Surrender Bill” and claimed he would not do as it commanded him to. In the end, he did obey the law

4 .

Threats of violence against politicians increased and many blamed Mr. Johnson’s choice of words. One MP asked him to moderate his language. How did the Prime Minister respond?

He said, "I have never said anything untrue”

He said, "I have never heard anything so silly”

He said, "I have never said anything the people are not thinking”

He said, "I have never heard so much humbug”

Tracy Brabin, the MP sitting in the former constituency of murdered MP Jo Cox, also asked the Prime Minister to moderate his language. He replied that the best way to honour the memory of anti-Brexit campaigner Cox would be to "get Brexit done"

5 .

The Government managed to negotiate a deal with the EU on October 17th. It was debated by parliament who voted for an amendment giving MPs time to examine it. What was the name of this amendment?

The Letwin Amendment

The Scrutiny Amendment

The Fifth Amendment

The EU Amendment

The amendment, tabled by Conservative rebel Sir Oliver Letwin, withheld Parliament's approval until legislation implementing the deal has been passed. This forced Mr. Johnson to ask the EU to delay Brexit until January 31st, 2020

6 .

Against his will, Boris Johnson was required by law to send a letter to the EU requesting a Brexit extension. He did send the letter, but how was it unusual?

He wrote it on toilet paper

He did not sign it

He wrote it in red ink

He drew a picture of a unicorn on it

Johnson also sent a second letter, saying that any further delay to Brexit would be a mistake. Nevertheless, the EU did indeed grant the request

7 .

Following the Brexit extension, Boris Johnson attempted to get parliament to agree to a General Election on December 12th. Opposition MPs tried to alter the date of the election - to when?

February 6th

January 31st

December 9th

November 28th

Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party wanted the election to be held three days earlier than the Government’s preferred date. The reason was that students (who are mostly anti-Brexit) would be less able to vote on December 12th after universities have broken up for Christmas. The attempt failed

8 .

MPs finally agreed to Johnson’s demands for a General Election on December 12th. This became the first December General Election since when?

Since 1802

Since 1868

Since 1923

Since 1974

The 1923 General Election saw the first ever Labour Government after they gained the support of the Liberals in a hung parliament

9 .

The last Prime Minister’s Questions before the election took place, were held on October 30th. What was special about this?

It was the first PMQs to be televised

It was Boris Johnson's first ever PMQs

It was held on a Wednesday for the first time

It was the longest PMQs on record

The debate lasted for one hour and eleven minutes. They are scheduled for 30 minutes every Wednesday

10 .

The controversial Speaker of the House of Commons stood down on October 31st after 10 years in his position. What is his name?

Philip Hammond

Tim Farron

John Bercow

Alex Salmond

Prior to his election as Speaker, Bercow was a member of the Conservative Party. Despite this, he did not supported the Government. He would not allow Theresa May to put her Brexit deal before MPs for a third time, and he allowed a vote on an amendment to a government business motion

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