Organs
This organ is responsible for the circulation of blood throughout the body
Heart
What part of a plant is most like a spine?
The stem
This type of animal is characterized by feathers, vertebrates, warm-blooded, and lays eggs
Birds
Can plants and animals adapt immediately?
A physical adaptation is something an animal _________ to survive.
A behavioral adaptation is something an animal _________ to survive.
has
does
What 2 job do the roots provide?
Anchor the plant to the ground
Absorb water from the ground
This organ is responsible for the filtering of waste/toxins in the body
Liver
Kidneys
What does each of the following use for air exchange (breathing)?
Plant -
Animal -
Human -
Leaves (photosynthesis)
Lungs and Gills
Lungs
These type of animals feature a backbone or spine
These type of animals do not have a backbone
vertebrates
invertebrates
Foxes with thicker fur have a better chance of surviving and reproducing.
Give four examples of a physical adaptations
claws
beaks
fur type
camouflage
etc.
What happens if insects can't reach the flower of a plant?
The pollen cannot be spread and there will be no fruit or seeds produced.
*Insects help spread the pollen for the plant!
What does each of the following organs do?
Skeleton
Stomach -
Brain -
Skin -
Skeleton - provides support
Stomach - breaks food down using acid
Brain - sends and receives signals
Skin - Provides protetion
Humans have live birth. Animals have live birth or eggs What two things do plants have for reproduction?
**Bonus point for any others past 2**
Seeds
Spores
**Bonus** - Fruit, Pollen, Flowers
What are two differences between a reptile and an amphibian?
Reptiles have dry skin and amphibians have wet, slimy skin.
Reptiles live only on land and amphibians can live on both land and water
How can plant populations adapt to survive a drought?
What are the two types of behavioral adaptations?
Instinct
Learned Behavior
What is the job of the leaves?
Why do some leaves close up during extreme heat?
To make food
To help retain water
Explain the steps of the digestive system
Food is mashed by teeth
Goes to stomach where it is broken down by acid
Goes through the small intestines where it the nutrients are pulled
Goes through the large intestine where the liquid waste is removed
What is the function of the skin? What do animals and plants have that are similar in function?
To provide protection from bacteria.
Animals - fur, scales
Plants - waxy coating
- six legs
- exoskeleton (invertebrates)
- life cycle with larva/pupa stage
- some have wings
Over time, populations change due to the environment. Why does this happen?
Plants and animals that are adapted for the environment survive, reproduce, and become more common.
Give an example of a instictual behavior
Give an example of a learned behavior
- breathing
- talking, reading, hunting
A forest is partially destroyed but only some of the animals leave. Why did some stay?
They had an adaptation that will allow them to survive in the area while others could not.