Living things
What are two things all living things need to survive?
Water and food
How many kingdoms are there?
Five
Name four examples of a natural ecosystem.
Forest, desert, ocean, tundra, etc.
What do all vertebrates have in common?
They have a backbone or spine
What makes an animal an invertebrate?
It doesn’t have a backbone
What are the three things living things can do?
Breathe
Grow
Reproduce
Name the five kingdoms.
Animal, Plant, Fungi, Protist, Monera
What is the difference between living and non-living components in an ecosystem?
Living things grow and reproduce; non-living things do not
Name the five groups of vertebrates.
Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians
Name two examples of invertebrate animals.
Insects, worms, jellyfish, etc.
Why is a car not considered a living thing even though it moves?
Because it cannot move on its own or reproduce
Which kingdom includes bacteria?
Monera
How do humans affect ecosystems?
Through pollution, deforestation, and habitat destruction
What kind of vertebrate lays eggs and can live on land and water?
Amphibians
What percentage of all animal species are invertebrates?
Around 97%
Give an example of how plants move even if they can’t walk.
They move parts like leaves or flowers (e.g., sunflowers turn toward sunlight)
What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?
Unicellular have one cell; multicellular have many cells
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living things and their environment
How do mammals differ from reptiles?
Mammals have hair and feed milk; reptiles have scales and lay eggs
How do invertebrates help ecosystems?
They pollinate plants, decompose waste, and serve as food for other animals