Chapter 1 Review Flashcards
All the non-living things in an area are called ____.
the environment
An example of a non-living thing is:
a. sunlight
b. strawberry
c. grass
d. caterpillar
sunlight
Food, water, and protection are examples of ____.
basic needs
Plants need ___ to make food.
light
A change in a characteristic of a living thing that allows it to survive in its environment is called ____.
adaptation
Anything in an ecosystem that can meet needs is _____
a resource
Some animals go into a deep sleep during the coldest months of the year. This is called ____.
hibernation
Some animals move from one ecosystem to another to find food and water. This is called ____.
migration
The living things and non-livings things in an area are called ____.
an ecosystem
Anything that makes the air, water, or land dirty is called ____.
pollution
Ecosystems can be large or ____.
small
Competition occurs when living things use _____ resources.
the same
Some living things works together in _______.
partnerships
An adaptation may be a physical characteristic, or a skill, or ____.
behavior
True or false
Living things do not affect their ecosystem.
false
True or false
Animals that blend in with their environment are protected by mimicry.
false
The type of environment determines the kinds of living things that can live in an _____.
ecosystem
Living in a _____ makes it easier for animals to find food, to be better protected, and to care for their young.
group
How can building new things affect the plants and animals in an ecosystem.
The plants and animals may have fewer resources to meet their needs, may have less room for shelter, or may not have enough food or water.
Name defenses animals use for protection.
Camouflage, mimicry, horns, antlers, teeth, claws, beaks, armor, and quills.
Name one way you can be a good steward of the resources God has given us.
Not to be wasteful.
