Animal and Plant Habitats Flashcards

1
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What is an organism?

A

Any living thing - plant, animal, microorganisms

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2
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What are the 7 Life processes?

A
Movement
Respiration
Sensitivity
Growth
Reproduction
Excretion
Nutrition
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3
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What is meant by excretion?

A

Removing waste products e.g. urine and faeces

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4
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What is meant by respiration?

A

When energy is released from food

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5
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Plants and animals live in places where __________ are suitable

A

Conditions

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6
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The place an animal lives is called its…

A

Habitat

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7
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A plant or animal must be _________ to survive in its habitat.

A

Adapted

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8
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A plant or animal must be _________ to survive in its habitat.

A

Adapted

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9
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What is meant by adaptation?

A

A change to an organism’s body to allow it to survive in its habitat.

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10
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List some adaptations of a fish that allow it to survive in its habitat.

A
Gills
Streamlined shape
Powerful tail
Fins
Eggs with no shells
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11
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What is the function of fish gills?

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To allow oxygen to be taking in from water.

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12
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What is the function of the streamlined body shape of fish?

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To allow it to move easily through the water.

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13
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What are the function of fish fins?

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To allow the fish to steer in water.

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14
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Why do fish eggs not have shells?

A

A shell is not needed to keep water inside the egg because they are laid in water.

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15
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How do reptiles breathe?

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Using lungs

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16
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Why are reptile eggs covered in a leathery, waterproof shell?

A

To keep water in the egg for the developing offspring

17
Q

What is meant by offspring?

A

The babies of an organism

18
Q

What is meant by offspring?

A

The babies of an organism