What are the roles of a plant's roots in the process of making food?
The roots take in nutrients and water.
100
Which adaptation would be most useful to an animal that eats nectar from plants?
fins, wings, fast legs, or a short beak
wings
100
Which of these is an example of an instinct?
- A child speaks Chinese.
- A sea lion balances a ball on its nose.
- A spider spins webs.
- A dog stays away from skunks.
A spider spins webs.
100
the female part of the flower
pistil
100
to start to grow
germinate
200
What are the roles of a plant's stem in the process of making food?
The stem transports materials to the leaves.
200
the male part of the flower
stamen
200
the substance in plants that makes their parts green and captures energy from sunlight
chlorophyll
200
the process in which plants make sugar
photosynthesis
200
a physical feature that helps an organism survive in its environment
adaptation
300
What are the roles of a plant's leaves in the process of making food?
The leaves take in carbon dioxide and capture sunlight.
300
What is the function of the sepals of a flower?
The sepals protect the flower buds.
300
a characteristic that can help an individual compete in its environment
advantage
300
What is a waste product of photosynthesis?
oxygen
300
How does the bee-like appearance of its flower help the bee orchid?
It attracts insects, so the flower is pollinated.
400
Scientists classify plants by the way that they transport nutrients and how they _________________.
reproduce
400
Which characteristic shows a change due to a stimulus in the environment?
- A zebra's stripes have a different pattern than its parents.
- A pea plant grows white flowers.
- A flounder can change its color.
- A turtle pulls its head into its shell.
A turtle pulls its head into its shell.
400
to arrange or sort objects or living things according to their properties or characteristics
classify
400
the qualities that an organism has
characteristics
400
Which of these is NOT an example of an animal behavior?
- staying away from predators
- opening doors that have sensors
- having white feathers
- knowing when to migrate
having white feathers
500
Please label the pistil, petal, sepal, and stamen on the flower that is on the board.
All items should be in the correct places.
500
How do the wings of an eagle help it to survive?
The wings allow the eagle to fly. Flying helps it to find its prey which helps the eagle to survive.
500
How does seed dispersal help a plant reproduce?
Seed dispersal is when a plant's seeds are scattered away from a plant. This helps the seeds have a better chance of germinating. They will not have to compete with their parents for resources and living space that they need to grow properly.
500
How is an instinct different from a learned behavior?
An instinct is a behavior that an animal is born with. A learned behavior is a behavior that an animal learns by observation and experience.
500
How does a goose's instinct to migrate help it to survive?
Geese migrate in the winter from cold places like Canada to warm places such as Mexico. If a goose did not have the instinct to migrate it would stay in a cold climate in the winter. I might get too cold and die. It might not be able to find food and die.