Forces
What force pulls objects toward Earth?
gravity
What is an adaptation?
A feature that helps a plant or animal survive.
What liquid in the mouth helps begin digestion?
Saliva
What is a predator?
An animal that hunts other animals.
What is the path of Earth around the Sun called?
An orbit.
What force pushes objects upward in water?
Upthrust
What adaptations does an octopus have to catch prey?
To catch and hold prey 8 flexible arms and camouflage
Which food group gives us energy?
Carbohydrates
What is prey? give an example
An animal that is hunted.(teacher decides if example is correct)
How long does Earth take to orbit the Sun?
365 1/4 days
What force slows down a parachutist falling through the air?
Air resistance
Why do cacti have spines instead of leaves?
To reduce water loss.
Which food group helps growth and repair?
Protein
What is hibernation?
Hibernation is a dormant state that some animals enter during cold periods. During hibernation, they reduce their breathing rate, lower their heartbeat, and decrease their body temperature to conserve energy when food is scarce.
What is the equator?
An imaginary line around the middle of Earth.
Name the two main forces acting on a parcel resting on a chair. Draw on board
gravity and normal force
Question: What adaptation helps an animal blend into its surroundings?
Camouflage
After food is swallowed, which tube carries it to the stomach?
The oesophagus
What is migration?
The movement of animals to find food or breed.
What is a hemisphere?
Half of Earth.
A
A jelly fish swims forward. What force does it produce to move? what forces work on it? Draw on board
thrust
gravity, water resistance, upthrust
Name four predator adaptations.
Sharp teeth, claws, speed, keen eyesight, team work, venom
Put these in order: stomach, large intestine, mouth, small intestine.
Mouth → Stomach → Small Intestine → Large Intestine.
What does nocturnal mean?
Active at night.
Give two reasons why Earth has seasons.
Earth is tilted on its axis and Earth revolves around the Sun.