Plants in Iowa
This plant part can be up to ten feet long on prairie plants and is used to store nutrients.
What are the roots
This slippery, water-loving mammal was re-introduced to Iowa in the mid-80's
What is the River Otter
This ecosystem is found in tropical and temperate climates and is a hub for biodiversity.
What is a rainforest
The seeds of this type of tree are called acorns
What are oaks
This is the most important thing to find in a survival situation.
What is water
This is the process used by plants to convert sunlight into usable energy.
What is photosynthesis
This small, brightly colored bird is the state bird of Iowa
What is the American Goldfinch
This type of ecosystem used to cover 85% of Iowa
What is the Tallgrass Prairie
The pointy leaves of this tree come in "packets" and stay green all year.
What are pine trees
These small organisms are an excellent source of protein and can be found under logs and rocks.
What are insect larvae
This pink flower is the state flower of Iowa
What is the Prairie Rose
This hard-headed family of birds use their pointed beaks to drill for bugs in dead trees.
What are Woodpeckers
This ecosystem can be either coniferous or deciduous
What is a forest
This tree prized for it's dark wood produces large seeds that are a favorite of squirrels and humans.
What is a walnut tree
These are used on each side of a broken limb to stabilize the injury.
What are splints
This yellow front yard flower is a favorite snack for turtles but can be enjoyed by humans too!
What is a dandelion
This animal is North America's only marsupial
What is the Virginia Opossum
Ducks, turtles and amphibians all make use of this ecosystem
What is a wetland
The sap of this tree is used to make a delicious syrup for pancakes and spaghetti
What is Sugar Maple
These three parts, known as the "fire pyramid" are required for building a fire.
What are fuel, oxygen and an ignition source
This three-leaved plant can cause a severe rash and can grow on the ground or as a vine.
What is Poison Ivy
These long-tailed amphibians spend much of their lives living under rocks and logs.
What are Salamanders
This ecosystem not found in Iowa is found in Arizona but also makes up most of Antarctica
What is a desert
The bark of this tree can be used to make cups and containers and canoes.
What is Paper Birch
It is a good idea to build a survival shelter near one of these.
What is a water source