Vocabulary
What is a habitat?
the place where living things naturally live and grow
What does climate mean?
the type of weather a place has over a long period of time
Can you drink fresh water?
yes
What's a zebra's predator?
lion
Is a saltwater habitat the same as a freshwater habitat?
No
What does shelter mean?
what people and animals use to protect themselves from their surroundings
What does temperate mean?
not extremely hot or cold
What does adapted mean?
change to suit a special purpose or situation
What would an omnivore eat, such as a bear?
fish and berries
What do you know about a rainforest habitat?
It's very humid
It rains a lot
What does a carnivore eat?
meat
What is a scavenger?
animals that eat meat and waste left by other animals
No
What is an example of something a carnivore would eat?
any kind of meat
What do you know about a desert habitat?
It's scorching hot
It's dry
What does an herbivore eat?
plants
What does tundra mean?
a treeless area in a specific part of the Arctic
What does destroy mean?
to completely ruin something
Is a rabbit an omnivore, carnivore, herbivore?
herbivore
What do you know about a savanna habitat?
flat grasslands with scattered trees and shrubs
What does and omnivore eat?
meat and plants
What does camouflage mean?
to blend in or hide in the natural surroundings
Describe a canopy.
it's the top layer of the forest formed by branches and leaves at the tops of trees
What's a owl's prey?
rabbits (rodents)
What 3 things does a habitat need in order for an animal or plant to survive?
Food, water and shelter