Life and Living Flashcards
What does yeast need to grow?
Food and warmth
What are the different parts of a plant?
Roots Stem Leaves Flower Fruit Seeds
Give some examples of non living things
Paper, air, water, desk
Give some examples of living things
People, trees, plants, animals
Getting rid of waste products is called
Excretion
A seed starts to grow when it
Germinates
How does a plant reproduce?
The plant must be pollinated. Then the seed falls to the ground or is dispersed by wind, and then it germinates, and a new plant starts to grow
What do roots look like, and what is their function?
Hairy, thin. Under the ground. hold the plant in the soil. They absorb nutrients (mineral salts) ; water from the soil
What do seeds need in order to germinate?
Water, warmth
What is a cutting?
The part of the plant that is cut off
What is the function of the leaves of the plant?
Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant
Other than fruit which contain seeds, which Other part of the plant helps with reproduction, and how?
Flowers.
Attracts insects & birds
What two things can plants grow from?
Cuttings & seeds
What conditions are necessary in order for a plant to grow?
Light (to make its own food)
Water
Warmth
Air
What is the fancy name for a plant making its own food from light energy?
Photosynthesis.
Photosynthesis is a process in which green plants use energy from the sun to transform water, carbon dioxide, and minerals into oxygen and organic compounds.
What are the characteristics of living things?
Respond to their environment Move Breathe Need food Grow Excrete waste Reproduce Sensitivity
Name the parts of the plant?
Flower, seed, stem, leaves, roots.
Name the parts of a mouse.
Tail, body, head, ear, eye, face, fur, whiskers, nose, leg, mouth, and paw.
True or false: Plants can live without water.
FALSE
True or false: All leaves look alike.
FALSE
True or false: Green plants need sun light.
TRUE
True or false: Seeds store food.
TRUE
True or false: Roots hold the plant in the ground.
TRUE
What is an Organism
A living thing
What is Chlorophyll
The green color found in plants
What is a Habitat
The place where something lives
Name 4 habitats
Grassland, forest, river and sea.
What is a Venn diagram?
Diagram to compare things to see how they are similar and different
What are 2 functions of a plant’s roots?
- Holds the plant
2. Absorbs water and minerals
What are 2 functions of the stem of a plant?
- Keeps plant upright
2. Holds leaves and flowers
What is the function of the leaves of a plant?
They use sunlight to make food
What is the function of the flowers of a plant?
Attract insects and birds to help reproduction
Where is the fruit of a plant formed from?
From flowers
What is the function of the seeds in a plant?
Seeds grow into new plants.
Name 4 conditions for growth
- Light
- Water
- Warmth
- Air
What does it mean to germinate
A seed grows into a plant
What is the most important organ in the body?
What does it do?
The brain
It is the control centre for the body
What are the five senses?
Sight Hearing Touch Taste Smell
How do bats see?
They use “echolocation”
Sound waves get sent out of their nose or mouth. When it hits an object it echos back and it matches the sound to an animal or object.
What is a snake’s tongue for?
They “taste” the air with their tongues
What kind of body covering do the following have and how does it help the animal?
Elephant
Crocodile
Baboon
Elephant:
Thick and strong - Protects from sun
Crocodile:
Rough and thick and strong - keeps it warm and protects it
Baboon:
Short hair, furry - keeps it warm
What would happen if you give plant too much water?
It will drown and die
What would happen if you give plant too much sunlight?
It will die
How long does it take mealies to grow?
5 - 12 days
When do we harvest grapes in the Western Cape?
February
What is a shelter?
A shelter is a place where something gets protection.
What is the shelter for a:
Worm
Bat
Worm - the ground
Bat - a cave
