Animal Facts
What are the largest land animals on Earth?
Elephants
This part of the plant grows underground and takes in water.
root
What do fish use to breathe?
gills
Weather describes what happens in a short time. Which word means long-term patterns?
climate
What animals live in groups called prides?
Lions
This part of the plant holds it up and carries water to the leaves.
stem
This ocean mammal breathes air, has a blowhole, and must come to the surface.
whale
This climate is hot and rainy and is found near the equator.
tropical
What birds cannot fly, but are great swimmers?
penguins
This process uses sunlight, water, and air to make food for the plant.
photosynthesis
This ocean plant-like organism makes oxygen and is very important to sea life.
seaweed
This climate has very little rain and very few plants.
desert
This reptile can change its skin color to blend into its surroundings.
Chameleon
This gas from the air is taken in by plants to make food.
carbon dioxide
This warm, shallow ocean area is full of colorful fish and coral.
coral reef
This gas in the air traps heat and helps keep Earth warm.
carbon dioxide
This insect lives in a group with a queen and builds large underground homes.
ant
This plant has thick leaves that store water and grows well in dry places.
cactus
This ocean animal can change its color to hide from enemies.
octopus
This is the long-term change in Earth’s climate, including temperature and weather patterns.
climate change