Plant & Animal Sturctures
What structure do plants use to make their own food?
Leaves
What is a food chain?
A model that shows how energy moves from one organism to another
What are traits?
Characteristics of living things
What is an adaptation?
A trait that helps an organism survive
What is a life cycle?
The stages a living thing goes through
What is the main function of roots?
To absorb water and anchor the plant
What is a producer?
An organism that makes its own food (like plants)
Where do traits come from?
Parents
Why do animals have camouflage?
To blend in and avoid predators
Name one stage of a butterfly life cycle
Egg, larva, pupa, adult
How do animal body parts help them survive?
They help them get food, move, and protect themselves
What is a consumer?
An organism that eats other organisms
Give an example of an inherited trait
Eye color, hair color
What happens to organisms that cannot adapt?
They may not survive
Do all organisms have the same life cycle?
No
What system helps animals move?
Muscular and skeletal system
What happens if one part of a food chain is removed?
The ecosystem is affected and other organisms may struggle to survive
What is a learned behavior?
Something an organism learns from experience
How can environments affect traits?
They influence which traits help survival
Why are life cycles important?
They help organisms grow and reproduce
Why do plants have different structures (like thorns or waxy leaves)?
To help them survive in their environment
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living and nonliving things interacting
How are inherited traits and learned behaviors different?
Traits are passed from parents; behaviors are learned
What is an example of a structural adaptation?
Thick fur in cold climates
What do all life cycles have in common?
Growth, development, and reproduction