What is a habitat?
A place where living things live.
Name one living thing you may find under a tree.
Worm, ant, bug, plant, mushroom
What do all living things need to survive?
Food, water, air, shelter
Which place may have MORE living things?
A. Grass
B. Empty sidewalk
grass
Is the ocean a habitat?
yes
Which one is NON-living?
A. Bird
B. Rock
C. Flower
rock
What is shelter?
A safe place for protection.
You find worms under wet soil.
Why are they there?
Because it is cool, wet, and safe.
Which is a water habitat?
A. Desert
B. Pond
C. Playground
pond
A camel lives best in a _____ habitat.
Hot/dry desert habitat
Why do birds build nests?
For shelter and protection.
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A turtle moves slowly into water when danger comes.
Why?
to stay safe
True or False:
A habitat can be underground.
true
Why do fish NOT live in deserts?
Because they need water to survive.
A habitat has food but no water.
Can animals survive there? Why?
No, because living things need water.
What might happen if all trees disappear from a forest habitat?
Animals may lose food and shelter.
Why is a habitat called a “system”?
Because all parts work together to help living things survive.
A mole lives underground.
How does underground soil help the mole survive?
It gives shelter and protection.
How can humans HELP habitats?
Plant trees, clean trash, protect animals, save water
A playground has grass, insects, birds, and trees.
Can it be a habitat? Explain.
Yes, because living things can live and survive there.