an animal that lives part of its life in water and part of its life on land
amphibian
100
a place where a plant or animal lives
habitat
100
part of the plant that carries water and nutrients to the leaves
stem
100
a print or part of a plant or animal that lived long ago
fossil
100
an animal that is caught and eaten
prey
200
parts of the plant that hold the plant in place and take in water and nutrients
roots
200
a material that living things need to live and grow
nutrient
200
a model that shows how energy passes from one living thing to another
food chain
200
a color or shape that makes an animal hard to see
camouflage
200
an animal that catches and eats another animal
predator
300
a plant or animal that no longer lives on Earth
extinct
300
How are the shells of insects similar to bones?
shells or bones help give an animal shape
300
How might some insects use their antennae to help them?
They might use their antennae to find food
300
What do all animals need to live and grow?
All animals need air, water, food, shelter, and enough space to live.
300
How does camouflage help an animal stay safe from other animals?
Camouflage helps an animal blend in with its environment. This makes it difficult for other animals to find it.
400
Both a pinecone and an apple have______________
seeds
400
How are reptiles and birds alike?
they both have backbones
400
What helps an animal find food?
strong muscles
400
Why would plants need a place to store food?
Plants store the food so they can use it when they need energy.
400
Can a fossil be a shell from an animal that lived recently? Why?
No. A fossil is a print or a part of a plant or animal that lived long ago.
500
How does a fossil of an animal form in sand?
After the animal dies, layers of sand and mud cover it. After many years, the layers and the animal turn to rock. A print of the animal is left in the rock.
500
How might an insect get trapped in sap?
It might land on a tree and get stuck in the sap
500
How might a short plant that needs a lot of sunlight survive in a rain forest?
A short plant would need to grow on the tops of tall trees in order to get the light it needs.
500
What are three ways you can group animals?
I can group animals by how they look, where they live, and if they have a backbone
500
What might happen if too many animals tried to live in the same area?