Science Flashcards
What is the difference between an internal and an external structure?
Internal structure are inside of the body. External structure are on the outside of the body.
Which core function helps organisms get food to grow?
growth
Which core function helps organisms survive in their environment?
Survival
Which core function helps organisms pass genes on to offspring?
reproduction
Which core function helps organisms respond to their environment?
behavior
What structure gathers water and nutrients for a plant?
roots
Is the digestive system an internal or external structure?
internal
Are toxins and poisons internal or external structures?
internal
What function do seeds serve?
reproduction
What function do the claws of a cat serve?
Survival behavior and growth
What function do flowers bending toward the sun serve?
behavior and growth
What function does a giraffe’s long neck serve
growth
What function does an artic fox’s fur serve?
survival and growth
What function does bark on a tree serve?
survival
What function do frogs eggs serve?
reproduction