What is the difference between deciduous trees and evergreen trees?
Evergreen trees have needles that they never lose. Deciduous trees have leaves that change colors and fall off during the Fall.
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What habitat would an animal with gills and fins live in?
Ocean, sea, river, anywhere with water
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Give three examples of animal appendages.
arms, legs, hands, feet, head, tail, fins, and wings
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What are the two functions of the roots?
The roots get water from the soil for the plant and keep the plant in place.
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If it doesn't rain for a while, how can plants get water?
People need water plants when it doesn't rain for a while.
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What is the difference between wild and domestic animals?
Wild animals live outside in jungles, oceans, forests, and more. Domestic animals are kept as pets and live indoors.
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Why couldn't a polar bear survive in the rainforest?
It has very thick white fur that would make it very hot and make it stand out.
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Give two examples of appendages that animals have that humans do not. Explain why they have these appendages.
They use their wings to fly from place to place quickly. They use their tail to swat things away from themselves and sometimes hold things. They use fins to help them swim faster.
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What is the main function of the leaves?
The leaves make food for the plant.
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If a plant got too much water would it still grow? Explain your answer.
No it would not grow because if it gets too much water it can drown just like people.
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What part of the plant is a carrot?
Root
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Animals have four basic needs, but without one of them they could probably survive for a little while. Which is the least important need?
shelter
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If an animal lived in the arctic what kind of covering would it have? Explain your answer.
The animal would have really thick fur to keep it warm.
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What are the two functions of the stem?
The stem keeps the plant standing and transports water to the leaves.
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How do evergreen trees keep their needles all year?
They are able to store more water during the winter time than deciduous trees.
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What part of the plant is lettuce?
Leaves
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Sing Along to the Animal Needs song we learned.
Teachers will judge.
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List all five animal coverings we discussed in class.
feathers, shell, scales, skin, and fur/hair
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The leaves use what three ingredients to make food for the plant? (Think about the Magic School Bus video.)
sunlight, water, and air
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Sing Along to the Plant Needs song we learned
Teachers will judge.
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How are plant and animal needs different?
Animals need food and shelter. Plants need space, soil, and sunlight.