Animals and their needs
What do animals need to live?
Food, water, shelter, and air.
What happens to animals when it's very hot?
They may seek shade or water.
What is one example of a living thing?
Plants, animals, or bacteria.
What do we call the sun's role in an ecosystem?
It is the main source of energy.
What is a habitat?
The place where a living thing lives.
How do animals find food in their habitat?
They hunt, gather, or forage for food.
How can cutting down trees affect animals?
It can remove their homes and food sources.
How do animals and plants help each other?
Plants provide oxygen and food while animals help with pollination.
How do plants get energy?
Through photosynthesis.
Name one type of habitat
Forest, desert, ocean, or grassland.
Name one way animals depend on plants.
Animals eat plants or use them for shelter.
Animals eat plants or use them for shelter.
What do animals do when there is a drought?
They may move to find water.
Why are insects important to ecosystems?
They help with pollination and decomposing materials.
What is a food chain?
It shows how energy flows from one living thing to another.
How does a habitat provide for animals?
It supplies food, water, and shelter.
How do animals use their surroundings to stay safe?
They hide or find shelter in trees or bushes.
What happens to animals during a wildfire?
They may need to escape to survive.
Name a living thing that lives in water.
Fish, frogs, or water plants.
What is a producer?
A living thing that makes its own food, like a plant.
Why is it important to protect habitats?
To save the animals and plants that live there.
Describe how a lion depends on other animals in its habitat.
Example:A lion hunts other animals for food.
How does pollution affect animals in water?
It can make the water unsafe for them to live in.
How do living things depend on each other in an ecosystem?
They rely on each other for food, shelter, and resources.
Who are the primary consumers in a food chain?
Animals that eat plants, like rabbits.
What can happen if an animal's habitat is destroyed?
The animal may become endangered or extinct.