Basic Needs
Why do animals need shelter?
to protect them from weather and from predators
a place where an animal is protected from other animals or the weather
shelter
Rabbits have unusually large ears for their size. What is the function of a rabbit’s big ears?
They help the rabbit hear predators that are approaching.
Name one predator
plant, cricket, frog, snake
frog or snake
What function are cheetah’s legs best adapted for?
running
Animals need ______________ because it provides energy and nutrients to help the body perform life functions.
Food
a pattern of changes that happens in an organisms life.
life cycle
If an animal lives in an environment always covered in snow, what color is the animal likely to be?
White
What is a predator?
Something that eats another animal
Which animal is preparing for a seasonal change in the environment?
1. a deer eating grass
2. a squirrel storing nuts
3. a turtle hiding from a predator
Why do animals need water?
Stay hydrated
the part of the ecosystem that meets the needs of an organism.
habitat
A mother hen clucks loudly when danger is near and her chicks quickly gather around her. Which sense helps the chicks receive this warning about danger from their mother?
Sound
What is a prey?
Something that gets eaten by another animal
When an animal defends itself from others by pretending to be something more dangerous, it is called _________________.
mimicry
what helps fish breathe?
gills
A mantis is a green insect that can grow up to 6 inches in length. It is a predator that can move very quickly. Also, it has excellent vision. A mantis can turn its head from side to side, unlike most other insects.
What are two adaptations?
list of anything stated.
Which trait would a baby bear cub not inherit from his mother?
anything that makes sense
Explain why the population of frogs might decrease if the population of snakes increases?
snakes eat frogs
What is an example of how a turtle can protect itself from predators?
pull its head in its shell
What are the 6 basic needs of an animal
food, water, oxygen, shelter, correct habitat, reproduction
Explain why an animal might not survive if it was forced to move out of its natural environment.
Some birds fly south in the fall and return in the spring. This is an example of
migration
Name a predator and who they eat.
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Monarch butterflies migrate from New York State at a certain time of the year. Name what time of year these butterflies migrate and explain how that helps the butterflies survive.
winter, to find warm weather to get food.