Vocabulary
What food do omnivores eat?
plants and animals (meat)
hot and dry
Describe the arctic tundra habitat.
cold, icy
How many seasons does the temperate deciduous forest have?
4-summer, fall, winter, spring
Name 1 type of freshwater habitat
river, lake, pond, swamp, stream
What is a predator?
An animal that hunts another animal
what is another name for the savanna?
grassland
What do walruses use their tusks for?
they use the to pull themselves out of the water
What tree is important to the temperate deciduous forest?
oak tree
The ocean floor looks like what?
mountains and valleys (not flat)
What do carnivores eat?
other animals (meat)
How have some plants adapted to the desert dry climate?
They store water for when there is no rain for a long time.
they grow close to the ground
What is the plant that looks like carpet growing on the forest floor?
moss
How have seals adapted to the arctic ocean's cold water?
blubber
What do herbivores eat?
plants
What type of tree grows in the savanna
the acacia tree
What is another name for reindeer?
caribou
The very top of the trees in the rainforest is called what?
the canopy
Which water habitat water can we drink?
fresh water
What 3 things do animals need in a habitat?
water, food, and shelter
What 2 seasons does the savanna habitat have?
dry and rainy season
How has the arctic hare adapted to the arctic tundra?
it has white fur to blend in and hide from predators
How have some plants adapted to the rainforest habitat?
large leaves, grow toward the sun, some don't need light at all
Which water habitat covers most of the earth?
saltwater habitat