States of Matter
What is made of matter?
EVERYTHING!!
Bread, Rice, and Potatoes are all examples of: carbohydrates, proteins, fats
Carbohydrates!
What is an organism?
An organism is any living thing
True or False: Vascular plants have roots, a stem, and leaves
Give one example of a physical adaptation:
Fur to keep warm, blubber to keep warm, fast legs to catch prey or run from predators...
Atoms - (tiny particles that make up everything)
What is an adequate diet?
An adequate diet is where you eat enough food
What is a habitat?
A habitat is where an organism lives
Give one example of a vascular plant
Trees, flowers, buses...
Do liquids have a fixed shape?
No, liquids can flow and will fill whatever container they are in. Like a cup of water!
Two or more atoms joined together is called a _________.
Molecule!
What do carnivores eat?
Meat!
Give one example of a place with high biodiversity:
A rainforest, a coral reef...
What must happen for flowers to reproduce?
Pollination
What are some examples of aquatic adaptations?
Gills to breathe underwater, flat tails to help them move through water, slippery skin to help them move quickly through the water
What are the three states of matter? Give an example of each one.
Solid (ice), Liquid (water), Gas (air)
What is the function of saliva?
Saliva breaks down and softens food
What helps plants survive in harsh environments?
Adaptation helps plants survive in harsh environments
What do plants need to survive?
Sunlight, Carbon Dioxide (air), Nutrients (soil, dirt), and water
What helps animals blend into their surroundings?
Camoflage
In a gas, are particles packed tightly together, or far apart from each other?
In a gaseous state, particles are far apart from each other.
What is the function of the small intestine?
The small intestine absorbs nutrients from the food and passes them to the blood
Do aquatic plants have long roots or short roots?
Long roots
What is it called when a seed begins to grow?
Germination
What galaxy is earth located in?
Milky Way Galaxy