Organisms and Survival
What do organisms need to survive? Name all 4.
Answer: Food, shelter, oxygen, and water.
What group of vertebrates do snakes belong to?
Reptiles
What type of tree loses its leaves during winter?
Deciduous tree
What is a microorganism?
A tiny organism such as a bacteria, virus, or fungi.
What is the primary source of energy for most ecosystems?
The sun
What is the term for the removal of waste products from an organism?
Answer: Excretion.
What group of vertebrates do Tigers belong to?
Mammals
What type of tree has needles and cones?
Coniferous tree.
Name three types of microorganisms.
Bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?
Photosynthesis
How do we know that plants are living?
Answer: They can move towards sunlight and reproduce.
What group of vertebrates do sharks belong to?
Fish
How are ferns and moss classified?
Non-flowering plants
How can bacteria be both helpful?
Friendly bacteria help digestion.
What is biodiversity, and why is it important?
Biodiversity refers to the variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem; it is important for ecosystem resilience and health.
What group of vertebrates do toads belong to?
Amphibia
How can bacteria be harmful?
Some can cause food poisoning and infections.
What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
Decomposers break down dead organic matter, recycling nutrients back into the soil.
What distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?
Vertebrates have a spine; invertebrates do not.
How is fungi helpful and Harmful?
Fungi may cause infections in the mouth and throat. However, fungi such as some mushrooms can be eaten.
What classification key question can you ask for a bee and a spider?
Teachers discretion:
1. Can it fly
2. Is it an arachnid
3. Does it have 2 segmented parts?