NAME THAT CHARACTERISTIC
Living things can make offspring similar to their parents. Which characteristic of life is this?
Reproduction
An animal that eats plants is called a ______.
Herbivore
A sunflower grows toward the light coming through a window. Which characteristic of life is being shown?
Responding to the environment
What is the smallest unit that can carry out the processes needed for life?
A Cell
A puppy becomes much larger as it becomes an adult dog. Is this growth or development?
Growth
A kitten gets bigger and changes as it becomes an adult cat. Which characteristic of life is this?
Growth and Development
An animal that eats both plants and meat is called a ______.
Omnivore
You walk outside on a cold day and begin to shiver. Which characteristic of life is your body demonstrating?
Responding and maintaining homeostasis
True or False: Every living thing is made of many cells.
False — some living things, such as bacteria, are made of only one cell.
As children grow, they get adult teeth and more hair. Is this growth or development?
Development
All living things contain this material, which has instructions for how an organism grows and functions.
DNA
A lion eats other animals for food. Is the lion a carnivore, herbivore, or omnivore?
Carnivore
A tadpole develops legs as it becomes an adult frog. Which characteristic of life is being demonstrated?
Growth and Development
DNA contains the ______ that tell a living thing how to grow and function.
Instructions
How do plants get nutrients- what is that process called?
Photosynthesis
Bacteria only has one of these, while plants and animals have manyyyyyyyy.
Cells / Living things are made of cells
A rose makes its own food. Is the rose a producer or consumer?
Producer
A squirrel's bushy tail helps it balance while living in trees. Which characteristic of life does this demonstrate?
Adaptation
Animals get energy from food they eat. Where do plants get energy?
From the food they make during photosynthesis.
A cactus has features that help it survive in a hot, dry desert. What do we call a trait that helps a living thing survive in its environment?
Adaptation
Thick fur helps a polar bear survive in a cold environment. Which characteristic of life does this show?
Adaptations
A bear eats berries, plants, fish, and other animals. White 2 words describe the bear:
Producer / Consumer
Herbivore / Omnivore / Carnivore
Consumer and Carnivore
You run around the track. Your heart begins beating faster to help your body deal with the change in activity. What process is helping your body keep its internal conditions stable?
Homeostasis
What process breaks down food and releases energy in all living things?
Cellular Respiration
What does DNA stand for? (try your best to say it!)
Deoxyribonucleic Acid