What are the four major stages in the life cycle of plants?
Seed, sprout, seedling, adult
During what stage of the life cycle is an animal able to reproduce?
Adult
What is an inherited characteristic?
A characteristic that is passed from parents to their offspring
In which season do plants see the least amount of daylight and the coldest temperatures?
Winter
If you are camping in a rural setting and look up at the night sky, it can appear as if ________.
there are many stars
What is the process where plants make seeds that grow into new plants?
Plant reproduction
What is the main difference between the life cycle of a butterfly and the life cycle of a pig? 
Butterflies go through complete metamorphosis, while pigs are born in a live birth.
What characteristics will the seedling inherit from the adult pine tree? 
Needles and cones
When temperatures become harsh, ants respond by ________.
digging deep into the ground
What tool was most likely used to observe the stars in this picture?
Space telescope
What part of the plant is fertilized with pollen to produce seeds?
Ovule
What happens in the development of insects that go through the nymph stage during incomplete metamorphosis?
They molt their exoskeleton and form a new one.
What adaptation helps a cactus survive in its environment?
Growing spines for protection/ Storing Water
How does the seasonal change of hibernation help some animals in Florida?
Hibernation allows the animal to survive when food is scarce.
You observe a pattern of stars at two different times in the evening before and after dinner. You most likely observed the stars ________
appearing to move
On the diagram, which numbers represent how pollen is received and sent down to the ovary and ovules? 
1 and 5
Name the correct life-cycle stages for incomplete metamorphosis?
Egg → Nymph → Adult
What is a learned behavior?
One that is influenced by the environment
What season brings seasonal changes that can cause a plant to dry out?
Summer
Why does the sun appear to move across the sky?
Because Earth rotates and moves around the sun
What is pollination?
The transfer of pollen from the male structure to the female structure of seed plants.
Both cats and dogs go through life cycles. What is similar between a cat and a dog?
Both animals grow from eggs that develop into embryos inside their mothers.
When you think about and describe the characteristics of a giraffe, what type of model are you using?
Mental
During which season does new plant growth occur?
Spring
When the sun rises in the morning at 8:00 a.m. and then rises again the next morning at the same time, Earth is said to have ________.
rotated on its axis one time