Food Chains
What do all food chains start with?
A plant or producer.
Name one example of a carnivorous plant.
Venus flytrap / Sundew / Pitcher plant / Butterwort.
How many types of animals did we learn about?
Six
What does the word habitat mean?
The natural home or environment of a plant or animal.
What do we call a group of whales?
A pod of whales.
What are animals called that only eat plants?
Herbivores or primary consumers.
What do carnivorous plants eat?
Insects or small animals.
What are animals with fur and that feed milk to their babies called?
Mammals
What is a synonym for adapt?
To change or adjust.
What do we call a group of lions?
A pride of lions.
What do we call animals that eat both plants and animals?
Omnivores
How does the Venus flytrap catch its prey?
It traps insects with its closing leaves when touched.
Name an animal that can live both on land and in water.
An amphibian (e.g., frog, salamander).
Complete the sentence: Animals that eat other animals are called _____.
Carnivores
What is a group of fish called?
A school of fish.
What are animals at the top of the food chain called?
Top predators.
Why do carnivorous plants eat insects?
To get nutrients because they live in poor soil.
What are animals that have scales and lay eggs called?
Reptiles
What does the word environment refer to?
It refers to the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates.
What do we call a group of birds flying together?
A flock of birds.
Explain why plants are important in every food chain.
Because they make their own food using sunlight and provide energy for all other living things.
Describe how the Sundew plant traps its prey.
The insect gets stuck on sticky hairs, then the leaf curls around and digests it.
What is a defining feature of amphibians’ skin?
It is smooth, thin, and moist to help them absorb water and breathe.
Write one example sentence using a relative clause with that or which to describe an animal or plant.
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Why do some amphibians have bright colors?
To warn predators that they are poisonous.