Plants
This plant part holds the plant in the ground and takes in water from the soil.
Root
What is a structural adaptation? Give one simple example.
Definition: a body part that helps an animal survive (example: sharp claws)
Give one reason animals might live in groups. (One-word answer is OK.)
Safety, hunting, save energy, climate
What are fossils usually made of when you find them (what is left)?
Bones (or hard parts like teeth)
Plants make their own food using sunlight, water, and air. What is this process called?
Photosynthesis
A bird has a long, thin beak like a straw. What might that tell you about what the bird eats?
It probably eats nectar (or drinks from flowers)
Name one reason an animal lives in a huge group.
to watch for danger in the open or easier hunting
Scientists compare fossils to living animals to guess how the prehistoric animal might have behaved. If a fossil has teeth like a lion, what might scientists guess it ate?
That it likely ate meat (was a carnivore).
Name two jobs of the stem.
Stem supports the plant and transports water and nutrients
What is the difference between a structural adaptation and a behavioral adaptation?
Structural = body part (e.g., beak), Behavioral = action (e.g., migration).
Explain one reason some animals live alone instead of in groups.
To avoid fighting and they don’t have to share resources.
Why did fossils help scientists learn about environments long ago?
Fossils show what kinds of animals lived there and clues about the environment (e.g., shells mean water).
Leaves collect sunlight and also release a gas that animals need to breathe. What gas do leaves release?
Oxygen
If a bird species’ beak suddenly did not match the food in their habitat, what is one likely problem the birds would face?
They may not be able to eat enough food, so many birds could die or their numbers could drop
How can living in a group help animals stay safe? Give one clear example.
Many eyes can spot predators sooner — Example: prairie dogs or zebras warn group members so they can run away.
What is one problem scientists have when they build a model of a prehistoric animal like a T‑Rex?
Missing pieces: bones don’t show skin, color, or exact behavior — scientists must guess some parts.
Explain what goes IN during photosynthesis and what comes OUT
sunlight, water & carbon dioxide IN & oxygen and sugar OUT
Look at a picture of a turtle (teacher shows image). Describe one physical trait of the turtle and explain how that trait helps it survive.
Example answer: Hard shell protects from predators and helps keep water in
Describe how group size might change depending on habitat (use an example from the review, e.g., open vs. crowded habitats).
Example: Open habitats (like grasslands) → large groups (zebra) for spotting danger; crowded forests → smaller or solitary animals to move easily.
If many fossils of sea animals are found in rocks high on land, what does that tell scientists about that place long ago?
That the area was once underwater (a sea or ocean) long ago.