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Life and Living Flashcards

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1
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What does yeast need to grow?

A

Food and warmth

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2
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What are the different parts of a plant?

A 
Roots 
Stem 
Leaves
Flower 
Fruit 
Seeds
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3
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Give some examples of non living things

A

Paper, air, water, desk

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4
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Give some examples of living things

A

People, trees, plants, animals

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5
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Getting rid of waste products is called

A

Excretion

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6
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A seed starts to grow when it

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Germinates

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7
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How does a plant reproduce?

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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

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8
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What do roots look like, and what is their function?

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Hairy, thin. Under the ground. hold the plant in the soil. They absorb nutrients (mineral salts) ; water from the soil

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9
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What do seeds need in order to germinate?

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Water, warmth

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10
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What is a cutting?

A

The part of the plant that is cut off

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11
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What is the function of the leaves of the plant?

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Leaves use sunlight to make food for the plant

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12
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Other than fruit which contain seeds, which Other part of the plant helps with reproduction, and how?

A

Flowers.

Attracts insects & birds

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13
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What two things can plants grow from?

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Cuttings & seeds

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14
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What conditions are necessary in order for a plant to grow?

A

Light (to make its own food)
Water
Warmth
Air

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15
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What is the fancy name for a plant making its own food from light energy?

A

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.

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16
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What are the characteristics of living things?

A 
Respond to their environment
Move
Breathe
Need food
Grow
Excrete waste
Reproduce
Sensitivity
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17
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Name the parts of the plant?

A 
Flower,
seed,
stem,
leaves,
roots.
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18
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Name the parts of a mouse.

A 
Tail,
body,
head,
ear,
eye,
face,
fur,
whiskers,
nose,
leg,
mouth, and 
paw.
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19
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True or false: Plants can live without water.

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FALSE

20
Q

True or false: All leaves look alike.

A

FALSE

21
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True or false: Green plants need sun light.

A

TRUE

22
Q

True or false: Seeds store food.

A

TRUE

23
Q

True or false: Roots hold the plant in the ground.

A

TRUE

24
Q

What is an Organism

A

A living thing

25
Q

What is Chlorophyll

A

The green color found in plants

26
Q

What is a Habitat

A

The place where something lives

27
Q

Name 4 habitats

A

Grassland, forest, river and sea.

28
Q

What is a Venn diagram?

A

Diagram to compare things to see how they are similar and different

29
Q

What are 2 functions of a plant’s roots?

A
  1. Holds the plant

2. Absorbs water and minerals

30
Q

What are 2 functions of the stem of a plant?

A
  1. Keeps plant upright

2. Holds leaves and flowers

31
Q

What is the function of the leaves of a plant?

A

They use sunlight to make food

32
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What is the function of the flowers of a plant?

A

Attract insects and birds to help reproduction

33
Q

Where is the fruit of a plant formed from?

A

From flowers

34
Q

What is the function of the seeds in a plant?

A

Seeds grow into new plants.

35
Q

Name 4 conditions for growth

A
  1. Light
  2. Water
  3. Warmth
  4. Air
36
Q

What does it mean to germinate

A

A seed grows into a plant

37
Q

What is the most important organ in the body?

What does it do?

A

The brain

It is the control centre for the body

38
Q

What are the five senses?

A 
Sight
Hearing
Touch
Taste
Smell
39
Q

How do bats see?

A

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.

40
Q

What is a snake’s tongue for?

A

They “taste” the air with their tongues

41
Q

What kind of body covering do the following have and how does it help the animal?

Elephant
Crocodile
Baboon

A

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

42
Q

What would happen if you give plant too much water?

A

It will drown and die

43
Q

What would happen if you give plant too much sunlight?

A

It will die

44
Q

How long does it take mealies to grow?

A

5 - 12 days

45
Q

When do we harvest grapes in the Western Cape?

A

February

46
Q

What is a shelter?

A

A shelter is a place where something gets protection.

47
Q

What is the shelter for a:
Worm
Bat

A

Worm - the ground

Bat - a cave

Natural Science Grade 4 Collier-Reed (4 decks)

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