Vertebrates
How many groups of vertebrates are there?
Five
Plants need all of the following to start growing except....air, water, soil, sunlight
soil
What is the flat broad part of the leaf called?
blade
Which part of the seed protects the seed?
seed coat
What is an ecosystem?
A place where living and non-living things interact with each other and depend on each other.
Which vertebrate group is the only vertebrate group that has a double life?
Amphibians
What are the two root systems?
tap roots & fibrous roots
Which part of the leaf transports food and water for the leaf?
veins
Which part of the seed is the baby plant?
embryo
Which ecosystem would you find purple orchid flowers?
Flower garden ecosystem
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue whale
Which root system can withstand a storm because it has a long, thick main root that grows deep in the ground?
Tap root
True or false
Leaves only come in a few shapes and sizes.
False
Leaves come in many different shapes and sizes.
Which part of the seed provides food for the seed?
stored food
John does not have any space in his backyard. Which ecosystem would be best for him to use?
Name one item he can use.
Containerized ecosystem
tub, tire, pot, cans, box
Name two adaptations that allow a snapper fish to live in the water.
gills, scales, the shape of their bodies, fins
Which part of the plant makes the fruit for the plant?
Flower
Which gas do plants take in?
carbon dioxide
What is the process called by which a seed grows into a tiny plant?
Germination
Name one living thing (biotic) in an ecosystem and one non-living thing (abiotic) in an ecosystem.
Biotic- plants, animals, fungi
Non livin- water, temperature, air, soil
Why are closed seasons important?
Name one animal that has a closed season in The Bahamas.
Closed seasons protects an animal by allowing them to reporduce and grow.
The Nassau Group, Crawfish
What is the process called where plants use sunlight to make their own food?
Photosyntesis
What can we do to increase the oxygen in the air?
What is the first sign that a seed has started germinating?
The root grows downward.
Which garden ecosystem is used for eating? Name three crops that can be grown there.
Fruits & vegetables
Any fruit or vegetable