Science Q2- Animals Flashcards
Animals that live on land are called _______.
terrestrial animals
Animals that live on water are called ______.
aquatic animals
Animals have basic needs. They need _____, ______, and ______.
food, water, and air.
The environment in which an organism lives in is called ______.
Habitat
Habitat contain both ______ and _______.
living organisms
nonliving objects.
It refers to how an animal adjusts to the conditions in its environment.
Adaptation
Animals that kill and eat other animals are called _____.
predators
Animals that are killed and eaten by other animals are called ______.
preys
Two types of adaptation.
structural and behavioral
________ are physical features of an organism that help them obtain food, keep safe, build homes, and survive.
Structural adaptations
How do the deers and lions protect themselves from their enemies?
Deers have antlers
Lions have sharp claws
How do the birds and tigers get their food?
Birds have beaks while the tigers have sharp teeth.
True or False: The woodpecker uses its strong and long beaks to produce holes on tree branches.
True
Other structural adaptations include?
the wings, feet, and fins of animals for moving in their habitat
Is a type of adaptations in which what organisms do to survive.
Behavioral adaptations
How will the chameleon hide himself from predators?
The chameleon change their colors.
True or False: Cheetah use their body covering to hide.
True
Is the ability of an animal to blend in its environment.
Camouflage
Some animals pretend to be other animals. This is called ______.
mimicry
True or False: A nonpoisonous snake will rattle their tail to look like a poisonous snake.
True
True or False: Other animals, like the birds, migrate to other habitats to look for food or to get out from extreme weather condition.
True
Terrestrial habitats include _____, _______, _______, and ______.
deserts,
grasslands,
forests
polar areas
Animals that live entirely on land like cats, dogs, and monkeys are _________. They show a wide range o adaptations. Some adaptations include the strong, muscled legs, and the soft but strong paw pads.
Terrestrial animals.
______ are hot, dry regions with very minimal water.
Deserts