Vocab 1
The definition of adaptation
What are changes an organism makes in order to
survive in its environment
What is an omnivore?
An animal or person that eats food of both plant and animal.
Name an animal adaptation.
Various answers allowed
What is the function of the stem?
The stem acts as a straw to take water and nutrients to all other parts of the plant. It also functions as support to hold the flower up.
What is Oxygen?
The element plants give off as a result of photosynthesis.
Definition of consumer
What is in a food chain are living creatures that eat organisms from a different population.
What is a predator?
An Animal that hunts and eats other animals.
What adaptation protects animals from predators?
camouflage
What is the function of the roots?
The roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
What is photosynthesis?
The process used by plants to make food out of sunlight, water and nutrients, and carbon dioxide.
What is a producer?
Plants are called producers because they are able to use light energy from the sun to produce food (sugar) from carbon dioxide and water.
What is prey?
An animal eaten by a predator
what adaptation helps animals swim in water
webbed feet
What is the function of the leaves?
The leaves collect sunlight so photosynthesis can take place.
What is chlorophyll?
The green pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight and helps with photosynthesis.
What is an herbivore?
an animal that feeds on plants.
What is a food chain?
series of organisms each dependent on the next as
a source of food
Why is it important for animals to have adaptations to help with reproduction?
If animals do not reproduce, their species will die out.
What is the female structure of the plant called? (both parts)
pistil and stigma
What is chloroplast?
A tiny green part in a plant cell that contains chlorophyll. This is also where photosynthesis takes place.
What is a carnivore?
An animal that feeds on flesh.
What is glucose?
The food produced for plants through the process of photosynthesis.
What is imprinting?
Imprinting is a natural instinct where animals recognize their mother at birth. By imprinting, a duck knows to follow it's mother.
What is the male structure of the plant called?
Stamen
What is dormancy?
Dormancy is a period in an organism's life cycle when growth, development, and physical activity are temporarily stopped.