What are the five big groups of living things called?
Kingdom
100
Why would a scientist classify an animal as a vertebrate?
It has a backbone.
100
Explain the differnce between an instinct and a learned behavior. Give an example of each.
An instinct is something an animal is born knowing.
A learned behavior is something that an animal learns either from being taught by the parent or by watching the parent.
Migration is an example of an instinct.
A bear cub learning to catch a fish is an example of a learned behavior.
100
Hibernation is an example of a(n) ________.
Instinct
200
How are all cells similar?
All have a cell membrane.
200
Which kingdom lives on land and makes its own food?
Plants.
200
Which of these would not be classified as a vertebrate?
a. Lobster
b. Fish
c. Gorilla
d. Python
a. Lobster
200
Which describes migration?
a. behavior animals are born knowing
b. behavior animals learn from experience
c. behavior animals learn from their parents
d. behavior animals learn from other young animals
a. behavior animals are born knowing
200
How do the black and white stripes help baby zebras avoid predators?
The black and white stripes help the babies blend in with the herd. The stipes make it difficult for lions to pick out the baby zebras.
300
What is the job of the nucleus?
It controls the cell's activities.
300
Which best describes plants?
a. They are one-celled organisms.
b. They eat animals
c. The are only green
d. They make their own food
d.
300
Can you name the five classes of animals?
Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles, Mammals, Birds
300
A marking on a butterfly scares away predators. What is this an example of?
Adaptation
300
How is a polar bear adapted to its environment?
Its white fur keeps it warm and helps it blend into its snow-covered environment.
400
True or False
Cells that look similar can have different jobs.
True.
400
Why are dandelions and mushrooms classified in separate groups?
They get food in different ways.
400
Which is an example of an arthropod?
a. Goldfish
b. Snake
c. Crab
d. Human
c. Crab
400
Explain why and how a Canada goose migrates.
A Canadian goose migrates to warmer climates when it gets cold to stay warm. They migrate by flying to warmer temperatures.
400
What might happen to an animal if it cannot adapt to changes in its environment?
It most likely would not survive.
500
What do groups of the same type of cells combine to form?
Tissues
500
Can you name the five or six kingdoms of living things?
Ancient Bacteria, True Bacteria, Protists, Fungi, Plants, and Animals
500
Describe arthropods.
They are the largest group of invertebrates. The have jointed legs, exoskeletons, and 6 or 8 legs.
500
Explain how a lion adapts to getting its food. How does the lion get its food? Is this an example of an instinct or a learned behavior? What do you know about lion cubs that makes you think it is either an instinct or a learned behavior?
Lions hunt other animals by pouncing on their prey. This is an example of a learned behavior because the motehr loin teaches the cub how to pounce by practicing on her moving tail.