Vocabulary
The living and non-living things that interact within an environment
Ecosystem
The dropping off of weathered rock
Deposition
What is an example of a producer?
A) a green frog
B) photosynthetic bacteria
C) mushrooms
How can we recycle?
A) Using less water
B) Using electric cars
C) Using old paper to make new paper
How many days old is Mr. Kon?
You must be within 2,000 days
Mr. Kon is
9,852 days old
All the populations in an ecosystem
Community
No more of an organisms kind are left alive
Extinction
Which animal uses camouflage?
A) Polar bear
B) A butterfly
C) A bison
How can fossils help scientists learn about animals from long ago?
A) They can give clues about what they ate.
B) They can give clues about their feelings.
C) They can give clues about their hobbies.
Where was Mr. Kon born?
Hint: It's an island in the Mediterranian!
Mr. Kon was born in the island of Crete!
Struggle amongst living things for resources
Competition
When one living thing imitates another in color or shape
Mimicry
Which animal uses mimicry?
A) A chameleon
B) A walrus
C) A scarlet king snake
Which type of water do we have the most of on Earth?
*Not a multiple choice question*
The correct answer is:
Saltwater
What is Mr. Kon's favourite colour?
Green!
One of the seven main areas of land on Earth
Continents
The wearing away and movement of weathered rock
Erosion
What is an invasive species?
An invasive species is a species that is not naturally from a place. It does not belong in an ecosystem.
Usually, invasive species do not have predators and out-compete native plants/wildlife for resources
The seven continents are:
North America
South America
Europe
Africa
Asia
Oceania / Australia
Antarctica
Mr. Kon can speak these three languages:
Hint: They are all European languages!
English, Greek and Portuguese!
Adaptation that enables animals to blend in (to their environment)
Camouflage
A structure or behavior that helps an organism survive in its environment
Adaptation
Which adaptations are a result of changing seasons?
Animals hibernate as seasons change
Plants shed/lose leaves
Some animals migrate as the seasons change.
These are all adaptations.
Where can we find fresh water?
Name two places to find fresh water
Ponds
Rivers / streams
Lakes
Glaciers
Why do chameleons change color?
Scientists are pretty sure chameleons change color when they are scared! Changing color for camouflage is secondary benefit.