Key Area 5:Growth and development

Question 1

Name the requirements of humans?

Answer 1

Humans need a balanced diet, water, vitamins and minerals for proper growth and development

Question 2

Name the requirements of seeds?

Answer 2

Seeds need warmth, oxygen and water to germinate

Question 3

Name 2 responses carried out by the body when there is a decrease in temperature?

Answer 3

Muscles contract start to shiver
Hairs stand up/ hairs stand on ends, trapping heat (goosebumps)

Question 4

Name 2 responses carried out by the body when there is a increase in temperature?

Answer 4

Sweat (evaporation)
Hairs are flat on body

Question 5

What is meant by growth?

Answer 5

Growth is the development of different organisms so they are able to grow. Or
Different organisms need different factors in order to grow and develop.

Question 6

What is meant by germination?

Answer 6

Germination is the process where a plant grows from a seed