Plants
How can we tell a living thing from a non-living thing? (at least 3 things)
Living things grow, change, have needs, react to change, and reproduce.
What do animals need to survive? (4)
Animals need food, air, water, and shelter.
What is a habitat?
What are all of the living and non-living things in an area called?
an ecosystem
This word means 'the natural world around us'.
environment
What do plants need to survive? (at least 4)
They need water, soil, air, sunlight, and space to grow.
Name 4 different kinds of animal shelters.
burrow, lodge, nest, cave, tree, mound, etc.
Name 5 different habitats.
the Arctic/Antarctic, forest, desert, mountains, grasslands, ocean, freshwater
What special body part allows some animals like fish to breathe underwater?
gills
Why are plants important for animals?
Plants make food and shelter for animals.
Name the plant parts. (at least 4)
roots, stem, leaves, flower, seed, fruit
How do animals get the nutrients they need?
Why is it hard for plants to grow on the forest floor?
There is not much sunlight.
What special body parts help animals climb trees?
Long, strong arms and sharp claws help animals climb trees.
How do trees affect the plants that grow around them?
Tall trees make shade which makes it difficult for other plants to grow close to them.
What two things do plants get from the soil?
What is a carnivore?
A carnivore is an animal that mostly eats other animals.
How do desert cacti get, store, and protect water?
They have long roots, waxy leaves, and sharp needles.
In what habitat are there lots of animals covered in scales? Why?
Many desert animals are covered in scales because they hold in water.
If a plant is not getting enough water, what will it do?
It will grow longer, deeper roots to look for more water.
Why do plants need sunlight?
Plants use sunlight to make food in their leaves.
What is an animal that mostly eats plants called?
herbivore
What do Arctic plants look like?
They are short, have small leaves, and grow in clumps.
What special body parts do Arctic animals have?
Arctic animals have thick fur and blubber to stay warm.
Why are plants important for the soil?
Plant roots hold soil and stop it from blowing away in wind or washing away in rain.