Plants and animals go through a sequence of changes throughout their life as they grow older. What is this called?
life cycle
Animals are born doing things that do not need to be taught. What are these behaviors called?
instincts
What physical adaptation helps an artic fox stay hidden from predators in the snow?
Camouflage
Finish the life cycle-
Egg -_____ - pupa- adult
Some animals hibernate to survive the cold winters. What do these animals do?
Go in to a deep, sleep like state in which their body functions slows.
How does a frog's tongue help it catch prey?
Their tongue is sticky
Dandelion seeds are able to spread far distances and grow new plants quickly. This is because the seeds travel by----
wind
Some animals travel a long distance each year, what is this behavior called?
migration
How do a pitcher plant's leaves help it survive in its environment
The leaves are shaped like a water pitcher that trap and drown insects
Butterflies and frogs go through major changes in their appearance as they grow. What is this called?
Metamorphosis
Some dogs can shake hands with their owners. Is this a learned behavior or an instinct?
Learned behavior
How does a cactus stem help it survive in long dry periods?
The stem stores water
Why is the type of soil a seed is planted in so important?
Plants need nutrient rich soil to grow and survive.
Every animal looks for food when it is hungry, is this a learned behavior or an instinct?
instinct
A duck's feathers are covered in oil, what does this physical adaptation help them do?