Vocabulary
What term describes an animal that is active during the Night?
Nocturnal
Name three characteristics that all mammals have.
hair/fur, warm-blooded, live birth, and milk production
Name three characteristics that identify a bird.
Feathers, hollow bones, warm-blooded, and beaks
What is the main difference between amphibians and reptiles?
amphibians have moist skin and live part of their life in water, while reptiles have dry scales and live mostly on land
What is the function of the root?
to absorb water and nutrients from the soil and anchor the plant
What is the process by which an animal changes its body or behavior to survive in its environment?
Adaptation
What NC mammal is known for its black and white striped tail and nocturnal behavior?
raccoon
What is the most common bird found in North Carolina backyards?
American robin
Name the three stages of the amphibian life cycle.
egg, tadpole, and adult frog
Name the three main parts of a flower.
the sepal, petal, and stamen
Define the term "habitat."
the place where an organism lives
What disease affects bat populations in North Carolina?
hite-nose syndrome
What term describes birds that migrate south for the winter?
migratory
What is the state reptile of North Carolina?
Eastern box turtle
What is the function of the stem?
to support the plant and transport water and nutrients
What term describes a species that is in danger of becoming extinct?
endangered
Name the three types of mammal reproduction.
monotremes (egg-laying), marsupials (pouched), and placental mammals (live birth)
Explain what an amniotic egg is and why it's important for birds.
An egg with a protective membrane that allows birds to lay eggs on land
Name two venomous snakes
copperhead and rattlesnake
Explain the process of photosynthesis and name the plant part where it occurs.
The process where plants use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to make food? It occurs in the leaves.
What is a food chain?
sequence showing how energy moves from one organism to another through eating?
What type of mammal is a human?
Placental
What is USA national Bird
Bald Eagle
Explain how amphibians breathe through their skin and why this is important.
What is cutaneous respiration? Their moist skin allows oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through, which is why they must stay near water.
What is the function of the seed, and name two parts of a seed?
for us to get a new plantprotect and disperse the plant