Animal Basics
What is an animal?
A living organism (thing) that eats food, breathes air is able to move and can reproduce.
Name a habitat where you would find a polar bear.
Arctic
List three different types of animals
Mammals, birds, reptiles
List three things that an animal needs to survive
Food, water, shelter
What is camouflage and how does it help animals?
Camouflage is a coloring or pattern that allows animals to blend into their surroundings, helping them avoid predators.
Humans are which class of animals?
Mammals
What is a habitat?
A place where an animal lives and finds food, water, shelter, and space.
Give an example of a mammal?
ANSWERS WILL VARY
Why do animals need food or water
To get energy and nutrients for growth and survival.
Give an example of an animal that uses camouflage.
Answers will vary
Where is the place that animals live called?
Habitat
List three different habitats where animals live?
Answers will vary (Forests, oceans, deserts ect)
(answers will vary) Eagle, Raven
Why do animals need space?
They need space to move around and be comfortable with their own shelter
What adaptation helps desert animals survive in hot climates
Ability to conserve water and tolerate high temperatures.
What do turtles and snails have that protect them?
Shells
Rainforest
Give and example of a prey reptile
lizard, gecko (answers will vary)
Why do animals need shelter?
To protect themselves from weather and predators.
How does a camel's hump help it survive in the desert?
It stores fat, which can be converted to water and energy when food and water are scarce.
Why is it important to respect and care for animals?
What are some ways humans can help protect animals and their habitats?
Answers will vary (Reducing pollution, conserving water, planting trees, and creating protected areas.)
What type of animal is a frog
amphibian
What do animals need to protect themselves from predators
Shelter or defensive adaptations like shells or camouflage
How does the long neck of a giraffe help it survive
It allows the giraffe to reach leaves high up in trees that other animals can't reach.