3.1 Living Things
3.2 Grouping of living things
3.3 Living things and their habitats
3.4 Biodiversity & 3.5 Reduction in biodiversity
3.6 Conservation
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Andy breathes out carbon dioxide. This is an example of...lol
Respiration
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What type of organism is this?
Invertebrate.
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Natural environment where an organism lives is called...
Habitat.
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The existence of many kinds of living things is called...
Biodiversity.
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Protecting the environment and biodiversity of the earth is called...
Conservation
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Explain why the plant is not the only living thing in the photo.
There are microorganisms such as bacteria, yeast, moulds, etc.
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Grouping organisms using observable characteristics is called...
Classification.
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Area of land flooded in fresh water or salt water is called...
Wetland.
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All the living things interacting with one another and the environment is called...
(An) ecosystem.
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Using resources carefully so they are not used up are... (one word)
Sustainable
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List 1 vital functions of living things.
Movement
Respiration or Reproduction
Sensitivity
Growth
Respiration or Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition
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What kind of organism is this? (List all groups).
Mammal, vertebrate.
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Special body features that help an organism survive its habitat are called...
Adaptations.
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List 3 endangered species.
Black-faced spoonbill, Romer's tree frog, orangutan, green turtle, green pitcher plant, tiger, bluefin tuna.
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List the 3Rs. Explain the difference between each R using an example.
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle
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A bacterial cell divides into two. This is an example of... (state the vital function).
Reproduction.
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Which plant classifications does this Pokemon belong to? List all!
Flowering plant, seed plant, vascular plant.
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What adaptations does this owl have? (list three and explain their use).
Camouflage to help it hide while hunting,
large eyes to see at night, sharp beak/claws to catch its prey, wings to help it fly etc.
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List three ways that humans reduce biodiversity. Give two examples of one of the ways.
1. Destruction of habitats.
2. Overexploitation.
3. Pollution.
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Give on example of how the government can make eating fish more sustainable, and one example of how ordinary citizens can help.
Government
E.g. fishing ban period
E.g. ban certain species
Ordinary citizens
E.g. consume sustainable seafood
E.g. Avoid shark fin soup.
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Why is this robot dog not a living thing? (List all reasons).
Does not Respire, Grow, Reproduce, Excrete or take in Nutrition.
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List two organisms adapted to a desert environment. Describe an adaptation for each one.
E.g. camel has a hump to store fat for energy.
E.g. cactus has needle-like leaves to reduce water loss.
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Give two examples of how organisms interact in an ecosystem.
E.g. Insects such as bees and butterflies help plants reproduce by spreading pollen.
E.g. microorganisms break down dead plants and animals and release nutrients into the soil.
E.g. animals feed on plants or other animals.
E.g. plants release oxygen into the atmosphere.
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List 3 ways that we can protect animals, plants and/or habitats.
For animals:
DO NOT buy products such as crafts or clothing
made from endangered animals.
DO NOT keep endangered animals as pets.
DO NOT eat food made from endangered animals.
For plants:
DO NOT pick plants when you visit country parks.
DO NOT buy endangered plants.
For habitats:
DO NOT leave any rubbish in country parks or
marine parks.