Living Things
Name one thing a living thing needs to survive.
food, water, air, or space
Why might a lion have sharp teeth?
To help it eat / catch food
Thick fur is an adaptation that helps an animal do what?
Stay warm
What is behavior?
The way an animal acts
Name something a baby animal might inherit from its parent.
fur color, eye color, body shape, etc.
This means any living thing, like a plant or animal.
Organism
Why might a rabbit have big ears?
To help it hear danger
What is an adaptation?
A trait that helps an organism survive.
Animals use certain behaviors to ___.
Survive
Baby animals and baby plants are called ______.
Offspring
This group of organisms that has only a few left and might not survive.
Endangered
Give an example of a trait.
fur color, spots, stripes, sharp teeth, etc.
What is an adaptation of a desert plant?
think skin, shallow roots, light color, etc.
Name one example of an animal behavior.
hunting, hiding, building nests, moving at night, etc.
Who shares traits?
parents, offspring, family
This word means a kind of organism is gone forever.
Extinct
What is a trait?
Something an organism is born with that you can see, like its color or body parts.
Why are adaptations important?
They help organisms survive in their environment
How does living in a group help animals survive?
they share jobs like watching for danger, getting food, and protecting each other
What do offspring inherit from their parents?
Traits
Why might an organism become endangered?
not enough food, space, or babies
How do traits help organisms survive?
They help them survive (find food, stay safe, and grow).
What is it called when groups of organisms slowly change over a long time?
Evolution
What is an animal that hunts other animals?
A predator
When babies get traits from their parents.
Inherit