Animals
Name one function of a snake's tongue?
Smell
What is the main structure holding our bodies upright?
Bones
What is the function of our heart?
It pumps oxygenated blood to the body
What structure on a plant is responsible for absorbing water and minerals from the soil?
The roots
What is the function of the seeds on a plant?
To help the plant reproduce
What structure helps an elephant sense an earthquake?
The pads on the elephant's feet
What structure protects our brain?
Our skull
What is the function of our eyes?
To see the world around us
What structure on a plant is usually colorful and soft?
The petals
What three things does a plant need in order to survive?
Water, nutrients, sunlight
Name two functions of the African Elephants' ears?
1. Audio response
2. Cooling function
What structure of the arm allows our arm to bend?
The elbow joint
What is the function of our stomach?
To aid in food digestion
What structure on a tree gives it its shape?
Trunk or branches
What is the function of pine needles?
To absorb and store water
What structure on a cat helps it sense food, see in the dark, and avoid predators?
Its whiskers
How many bones are in each of our four main fingers (not including thumb)?
3
What is the main function of our muscles?
To assist in moving our bones
What structure on a pine tree helps the tree spread its seed and reproduce?
The pinecone
What is the function of the plant stem?
The stem moves water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.
Name 5 ways animals receive information..
5 Senses: Smell, sight, sound, taste, touch
What structure protects the heart and lungs from getting damaged?
The ribcage
What is the main function of our brain (3 parts)
2. To process that information
3. To tell the body how to react to that information
What happens to the structure of the pine cone when the day becomes hot, and when it becomes cold?
The pine cone opens during the sunshine and closes during the cold.
The function of the leaves is to take in _______ and breathe out _____
The leaves take in CARBON DIOXIDE and breathe out OXYGEN