Vocabulary
A general term for any living thing, including plants and animals
What is ORGANISM
What are TALONS (or claws)
This plant structure is responsible for the conversion of CO2 and sunlight into food.
What are LEAVES
Any organism that relies on other organisms for food is called a...
CONSUMER
Organisms in this biome are often nocturnal due to the high temperatures during the day.
What is DESERT
This is the natural home or environment of a plant or animal
What is HABITAT
What can you infer about the diet of this bird based on its beak? (see teacher image)
It uses the curved upper beak to tear fruits and the smaller lower beak to crack open nuts.
The function of this plant structure is to be spread to new locations allowing for the growth of new plants.
What is SEED
Describes organisms that can be found at the origin- or beginning of a food chain/ web- and receive their energy directly from the sun.
What are PRODUCERS
This biome is the least populated biome but organisms that can be found there have thick white fur to defend against the extreme cold and blend in with its snowy environment.
What is TUNDRA
Describes the evolutionary process by which species changes over time, passing down traits, and developing structures that help them better survive in their specific environment
What is ADAPTATION
Predators use this adaptation to be able to track their prey when they hunt.
What are forward-facing eyes
Cacti have developed thick, waxy _________ so that it can store water due to the deserts' long periods of no rain
What are STEMS
Which of the following examples is an example of an organism interacting with a non-living thing?
A. Bacteria living in the gut of animals to help digest food
B. Clownfish living in a sea anemone
C. Ants burrowing in the soil to create tunnels for the colony
D. Birds using twigs to build a nest
C. Ants burrowing in the soil to create tunnels for the colony
Plants in this biome are characterized by big, broad leaves as well as tall, sturdy trunks that that grow tall to capture as much sunlight to survive amongst the dense canopies of trees and other plants.
What is the RAINFOREST
This specific adaptation describes when certain species, over time, resembles another species in appearance or behavior, often for protection?
What is MIMICRY
What physical adaptation can be observed in most prey animals that allows them to be aware of predators in their vicinity?
What are lateral or side-facing eyes
This plant structure develops from flowers and protects the seeds until it is ready to be pollinated.
What is FRUIT
Look at the food web provided by your teacher:
How many organisms give energy to the hermit crab?
THREE (wiregrass, phytoplankton, and clovergrass)
This biome can be found towards the northern regions of the globe and characterized by tall trees with needle-like leaves to help it survive in its relatively cold and dry climate.
What is TAIGA
This term describes the struggle between organisms for resources such as food, water, and shelter in an ecosystem.
What is COMPETITION
What kind of consumer would you say this animal would be based on the physical adaptations that you observe? (see teacher image)
BONUS POINTS +50 if you can correctly justify your answer.
What is a CARNIVORE.
BONUS: Spear-like beaks are used for catching fish which is considered meat.
The process by which plants convert carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight into food.
What is PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Look at the food web your teacher provides:
How many omnivores are present in this food web?
ZERO
What biome does this organism belong in? (see teacher image)
BONUS POINTS +50 if you can correctly justify your answer.
What is a DECIDUOUS FOREST
BONUS: Its brown fur allows it to easily blend in with the trees and hide from predators.