Living vs. Nonliving
Which of these is a living thing?
Oak tree
A butterfly’s life cycle includes:
Egg → Larva → Pupa → Adult
Why do polar bears have white fur?
To blend into the snow and ice
Which trait helps birds of prey hunt better?
Sharp claws and excellent vision
A scientist observes two life cycles: a butterfly and a frog. What do both animals have in common?
They both go through metamorphosis
Which of the following is not a living thing?
Rock
How is a plant's life cycle different from an animal's life cycle?
Plants grow from seeds, animals from eggs or live birth
Which of the following is a behavioral adaptation?
Migration
A trait passed from parent to offspring
Inherited trait
In a desert, animals tend to be active at night. Why?
It’s cooler at night
What do all living things need to do?
Grow and reproduce
Which part of a frog’s life cycle lives in water?
Tadpole
A cactus stores water. This is an example of:
Physical adaptation
A giraffe can eat leaves high up in trees. What helps it do this?
Long neck
You see a sea turtle lay eggs on the beach. Which stage of the life cycle is this?
Reproduction
Something that does not grow, eat, or reproduce
Nonliving thing
The full stages of growth an organism goes through
Life cycle
A change that helps an organism survive in its environment
Adaptation
A beaver builds a dam. This helps it:
Build a shelter and stay safe
Which animal would most likely survive better in a snowy habitat?
A bear with thick fur and large paws
A living thing that can grow, reproduce, and respond to its surroundings
Living thing
A student plants a seed and watches it sprout into a plant. What stage is the plant in?
Germination
A baby sea turtle must reach the ocean after hatching. What is a likely adaptation it has?
Camouflage to blend in with the sand
Which two traits help a desert plant survive?
Deep roots and water storage
A fish and a frog both lay eggs in water. What can we infer?
They both use water during early life stages