Living or Nonliving
Is a butterfly living or nonliving?
Living
What do most plants need from the sky to grow?
Sunlight
What is a habitat?
The natural place where an organism lives.
Name one nonliving thing that helps plants grow.
Sunlight, water, air, or soil nutrients.
Where should we put litter to help protect nature?
In an appropriate trash or recycling bin.
Name two nonliving things found in an ecosystem.
Examples: water, sunlight, rocks, air, or soil.
Which plant part absorbs water and nutrients from the soil?
Roots
Name an animal that might live in a pond.
Examples: frog, fish, turtle, or aquatic insect.
How can insects help flowering plants?
Some insects pollinate flowers.
Name one way to conserve water.
Turn off taps when not needed, fix leaks, or use only the water needed.
Is a fallen leaf living or nonliving?
Nonliving now; it was once part of a living plant.
Why do birds build nests in trees?
To provide a place to lay eggs and help protect their young
Why do birds build nests in trees?
To provide a place to lay eggs and help protect their young.
What could happen to fish if pond water becomes polluted?
Fish may become sick, struggle to survive, or die.
What does conservation mean?
Protecting and carefully using natural resources.
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living things interacting with one another and their nonliving environment.
Our papaya seeds were planted two days ago. Is it normal if they have not sprouted?
Yes. Germination takes time, and two days is generally too soon to expect papaya sprouts.
Name three things a habitat needs to provide for an animal.
Food, water, and shelter or suitable space.
What is a food chain?
A sequence showing how energy passes from one organism to another when organisms eat.
Name two ways to reduce waste at a community celebration.
Use reusable cups or decorations, recycle accepted materials, avoid excess packaging, or reduce food waste.
What is biodiversity?
The variety of living things found in an area.
Why should we avoid digging up our papaya seeds to check them?
Digging can disturb or damage developing roots and disrupt germination.
What could happen to animals if their habitat is destroyed?
They may lose food or shelter, be forced to move, or die.
If insects disappear from an ecosystem, name one possible effect.
Some plants may receive less pollination, or animals that eat insects may lose a food source.
Why is protecting biodiversity important?
Different species support ecosystem functions such as pollination, food webs, nutrient cycling, and ecosystem resilience.