How do plants and animals use adaptations to survive in an environment? What kind of impacts can happen to a species and influence its adaptations? Objective At the end of this lesson, the students will be able to: 1. Describe how plants and animals use adaptations to survive in particular environment. 2. Explain how impacts on a habitat can influence the adaptations of a species. Background Many ecosystems exist within Haleakalā National Park. Haleakalā, rises from the sea to a harsh dry 10,023 foot summit. It is exposed to both the windward moist trade winds and leeward drying air. Wind, rai Duration: 60 Minutes.