🧲 Forces in Action
What are a push and a pull examples of?
Forces
What is a trait? Give a example
An observable characteristic of an organism
(Ex. Eye color, skin color, hair color)
What is a habitat?
A place where an organism lives
What is a behavior?
Something an organism does.
What is weather?
The condition of the atmosphere at a certain time and place.
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
Gravity
Which trait can be inherited from parents?
Hair color, eye color, skin color, etc.
What three things all organisms need to survive?
Any of the three: food, water, air, shelter
What behavior helps some animals survive winter?
Hibernation
What is climate? Give an example
The weather of an area over a long period of time.
Ex. (Answers may vary)Which object would be attracted to a magnet?
Something that has metal
From whom do offspring inherit traits from?
Their parents
Which habitat would a camel most likely live in? Why?
Desert. Camels have traits that help them survive in hot, dry environments where water is scarce. Their bodies are adapted to desert conditions.
Why do many birds migrate?
To find food and better conditions.
Was is an example of whether
A rainstorm happening today
What usually happens when you push an object harder?
It moves faster or farther
What is a variation?
A difference in traits among individuals of the same species
What might happen if a habitat loses its water source? Why?
Organisms may struggle to survive.Water is a basic survival need.
How can behavior help an organism survive?
It can help them find food and be able to survive
A forecast says it will snow tomorrow. Is this describing weather or climate?
Weather
What happens when forces are balanced?
There is no change in motion
Why does white fur help a rabbit survive in a snowy habitat?
It helps the rabbit blend into its environment
Why are habitats important?
They provide organisms with what they need to survive
Why does a squirrel store nuts before winter?
To have food when resources are scarce.
Why do scientists study weather patterns?
To predict future weather.