PLANTS & LIFE CYCLES
This plant part absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.
Roots
A trait an organism is born with is called this type of trait.
Inherited Trait
Matter that keeps its own shape is called this state of matter.
Solid
Earth’s rotation causes this.
Day and Night
An explanation based on observations is called this.
Inference
The male flower part that makes pollen is called the ________.
Stamen
Plants are called this in a food chain
Producers
Light bouncing off a mirror is called this.
Reflection
Rock formed from cooled magma or lava is this type.
Igneous
This tool measures temperature.
Thermometer
Put these in order: seedling, seed, adult plant, germination
Seed → Germination → Seedling → Adult Plant
Most energy in ecosystems comes from this source.
Sun
This force causes heat when objects rub together.
Friction
This mineral property measures resistance to scratching.
Scientists collect and record this during investigations.
Data
A fern reproduces using these instead of seeds.
Spores
If plants decrease, animal populations will usually ________.
Decrease
Heat moving through a metal spoon is called this.
Breaking rocks into smaller pieces is called this.
Weathering
A globe is this type of model.
3D model
Seeds form after __________ and ___________.
Pollination and fertilization
A dog learning to sit is this type of trait.
Acquired Trait
An object traveling farther in less time has greater ________.
Speed
Earth’s movement around the Sun is called this.
Revolution
“The plant probably died from lack of water”. This statement would be considered an ____________.
Inference
This flower part receives pollen.
Organisms that break down dead plants and animals are called this.
Decomposers
Energy an object has because it is moving is called this.
Kinetic Energy
This process moves sediment from one place to another.
A drawing, globe, or simulation used to represent something is called this.
Model