Plant Structures
Leaves, flowers, and the stem are all ________ of a plant.
Structures
Jerald the rattlesnake has a forked tongue that it uses to consume its prey. This adaptation is an ___________ trait.
Name an example of an inherited trait in animals.
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Matter that allows thermal or electrical energy to flow through it easily is called a….
Conductor
Removing heat from a liquid will change it into a ________.
solid
How can deep roots like a tree tap root help a forest plant?
They help it reach water deeper underground, especially when there are so many other trees to compete with for resources.
A trait or a characteristic that helps an organism be more suited to its environment is called:
An adaptation
Weather or Climate: It has been raining more than 2 inches each day this month.
Weather
T/F: The Moon takes about 29 1/2 days to revolve around the sun.
False, it takes 29 1/2 days to revolve, or make one full circle around Earth.
A state of matter that has no definite shape and will take the shape of its container.
Gas
This structure helps protect a plant from being eaten by desert animals for water.
Spines
T/F : The shape of the leaves, the color of the petals, and the number of flowers are all traits a plant gets from its mom or dad plant.
False, the number of flowers may vary from parent to offspring.
A petunia plant has many flowers. Its seeds are planted during a drought. They do not grow as tall, and have fewer flowers. This is an example of ______________ trait.
Acquired
Weather or Climate: Over the last several years, it has usually snowed in January or February.
Climate
The contact force where two objects rub against each other is called ________.
Friction
Describe the structure and function of any plant in one sentence.
Examples: The leaves of a plant absorb light and help the plant make food.
The stem of a plant helps it stand up.
If a kitten is born with light brown fur but its mom had dark brown fur, what is the reason for the difference?
The father cat or a grandparent cat may have had light brown fur.
True/False: If a wood block is less dense than a paperclip, it will sink.
False, the wood block is less dense, so it will float.
Less is light, so it floats.
Why do we experience seasons?
Draw an open circuit.
See Science Study Guide Pg 19.
Answers may include: disconnected wires, not touching lightbulb or battery, or open switch.
This adaptation helps a desert plant get water from the surface of the ground as soon as any rain falls.
Shallow roots
What things can change an organism's structure or function during its lifetime?
Injury, disease, its environment: like weather, temperature, access to food or nutrients.
Why is the direction a tree’s branches might grow considered an acquired trait?
Because it develops due to environmental factors like wind or surrounding buildings.
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Energy is transferred through what pattern of movement?
Waves
Alex sees a New moon on March 1st, and a Full Moon on March 15th. What was the moon phase exactly halfway between on March 8th?
First Quarter