Fossils & Earth's Past
The hardened remains of a living thing that died long ago
A Fossil
What do you call a body part, covering, or behavior that helps an animal survive
An Adaptation
What do you call the place where an animal lives.
Habitat
What is a living thing that makes its own food (like plants).
Producer
Name one negative way humans affect the environment
Cutting trees, polluting, or littering
What do fossils help scientists learn about?
The past and how environments and organisms have changed.
What is one example of animal behavior that helps survival?
Hibernation, migration, burrowing, hunting at night, or huddling
Name one thing an organism needs to survive
Air, water, food, or shelter
What do you call a living thing that eats plants or other animals.
Consumer
Name one positive way humans help the environment.
Recycling, planting trees, reusing materials, or reducing waste.
What might a starfish fossil found in mountains tell us?
The mountains were once covered by water.
What is camouflage?
A color or shape that helps an animal blend into its environment.
What happens to animals when a forest is cleared?
They lose their homes.
How are producers and consumers connected?
Consumers eat producers (or other consumers) for energy.
How can clearing land for shopping centers affect animals?
It reduces places for animals to live.
What might petrified wood found in a desert tell us?
The desert was once a forest.
What do you call a behavior an animal is born knowing how to do?
Instinct
What may happen if food decreases in an environment?
Animals compete, die, or migrate to find food.
What can happen if an invasive plant takes over a forest?
Animals may lose natural food sources
What is one negative effect of a beaver building a dam?
It can block water from flowing to other organisms or flood an area
Why are fossils important for understanding Earth’s history?
They show how environments and living things have changed over time
Why does camouflage help an animal survive better?
It helps the animal hide from predators or sneak up on prey
How do plants respond to light?
They grow toward the light.
What happens to animals after a forest fire?
Their homes and food sources may be destroyed or reduced.
Why is protecting habitats important for animals?
Animals need habitats to survive, find food, and live safely.