Ecosystems
What do we call all the living and nonliving things that interact in an area?
Ecosystem
What is a group of living things of the same kind that produce the same kind of offspring?
species
Siblings look alike but not exactly the same because ______ can mix differently
DNA
Camouflage that helps it hide is an example of how animals can _________ (survive or reproduce?)
Survive
Heavy rainfall, constant heat, and strong sunlight describe the features of this ecosystem.
Rainforest
A trait that is passed from parents to offspring is called ______.
inherited trait
What do we call small changes in DNA?
Mutations
Bright colors or special songs help an animal ______ (survive or reproduce?)
Reproduce
Most plants not grow in the dark zone of a cave because...
There is no sunlight for photosynthesis
What is the name for young/baby members of a species?
offspring
Name some traits that a camel has to help them survive in a dry, sandy environment.
long eyelashes, stores water in hump
Animals with helpful traits are more likely to survive and have babies. This is called ______.
Survival of the fittest OR advantageous traits
A scientist who studies how water moves through ecosystems is called a __________
Hydrologist
Do offspring get DNA from both parents or just one?
both
Name some traits that a polar bear has to help them survive in the cold Arctic.
They have thick fur and a layer of fat under their skin to keep them warm. Their white fur also helps them blend in with the snow, so they can sneak up on prey.
Name some animals that have camoflauge
Cuttlefish, Octopus, Chameleon, Tree Frog, Stick Insect, Mantis, Arctic Fox, etc.
What are the four layers of the rainforest?
Forest floor, understory, canopy, emergent layer
Describe genetic variation.
Animals in the same group are not all exactly alike. Some are faster, some are bigger, and some are different colors. These differences are called genetic variation.
Name some traits that fish have in order to survive in lakes, rivers, or oceans.
gills that help them breathe underwater. They also have fins that help them swim and move through the water.
Some animals adapt to their environment in order to survive. One example of this is hibernating during harsh winter months. Name some animals that hibernate.
bears, rodents, bats, hedgehogs, skunks, queen bumblebees, groundhog, box turtles, snakes