Sloths
Name two body structures of sloths that help them survive?
Claws, brain, fur, muscles, etc.
Name two external parts of a tree.
Leaf, branch, trunk
What is an animal that hunts and eats other animals called?
Predator
What is one thing sloths learn to do from their mothers?
Climb, eat, etc.
What part of the body receives and responds to signals from the senses and stores memories?
Brain
How do claws help a sloth survive?
Help sloths climb trees
What part of a tree is usually underground but is sometimes seen above ground?
Roots
What is prey?
An animal that is hunted by and eaten by another animal.
What are the actions and reactions of living things called?
Behavior
What does camouflage mean?
Blending in with the place around you.
Why is having strong muscles important for sloths?
Helps sloths hang from branches day after day without getting tired.
Describe the environment of the taiga. (Hint: it's the environment we learned about that has lots of trees with needle-shaped leaves).
cold and snowy forest
What is a physical trait or behavior that helps a living thing survive in its environment called?
Adaptation
What is an instinct?
A behavior that a living thing does without being taught.
Why might a sea turtle attempt to eat a plastic bag?
It looks like a jellyfish and sea turtle eat jellyfish.
List 2 functions of a sloth's fur?
Keeps it warm and helps it blend in
Describe a tree that would survive well in a very cold and snowy environment all year round.
Triangle shape, flexible branches
How does being slow help sloths survive?
It helps them blend in with their environment.
What is learned behavior?
A behavior that is learned based on past experiences.
What is something you can observe about a living thing called (ex. broad fins of a fish)?
Trait
How do microbes help sloths survive?
They help sloths digest their food.
What would the roots look like of a tree that lives in a place with frozen ice underneath the soil?
Wide and not very deep
What is information that is stored in the brain and can be remembered called?
Memory
What are two behaviors of a frogfish that help it survive?
Antennae, mouth suction, stealth, camouflage, etc.
What is one specific kind of living thing that has similar characteristics and can produce offspring with one another called?
Species