Test 1 Flashcards
Organism
A living thing
Germinate
A seed grows into a plant
Chlorophyll
The green color found in plants
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
Give 7 characteristics of living things.
- Need food
- Can move
- Can grow
- Breathe (need air)
- Respond to environment
- Reproduce
- Excrete waste
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 is the most important organ in the head.
Brain
What organ controls the body’s sense organs?
Brain
Name the five organs that perform each of the five senses:
Sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell
Eyes, ears, skin, tongue, nose
Why does an owl have to have good eyesight?
Because it hunts its prey at night because it is nocturnal
What senses are well developed in dogs?
Hearing and smell
What is echolocation?
Bats send out sound waves to help them identify objects
