Test 1 Flashcards
What does adaptation mean?
It is how a plant or animal changes to suit its environment.
How does pond weed adapt?
It grows just under the surface of the water to get lots of sun and has a flexible stem to move with the water.
How has a cactus adapted?
It has a large stem to store water and has turned its leaves into spines because there is so much sun.
How do plants that grow under trees adapt?
They grow bigger leaves to reach out and find sunlight.
What does biodiversity mean?
It is the variety of plants and animals on earth.
How has the dolphin adapted?
Smooth skin to swim fast.
How has the eagle adapted?
Big eyes for spotting prey.
How has the camel adapted?
Hump for storing fat for food.
How has the giraffe adapted?
Long neck to reach high leaves.
How has the seal adapted?
Blubber to keep warm.
How has the lion adapted?
Gold fur to camouflage in the grass.
How has the cheetah adapted?
Very fast to catch prey.
How has the tiger adapted?
Sharp teeth to eat prey and striped fur to camouflage.
What is a habitat?
The environment where plants/animals live.
Name the two main types of habitats.
Marine (water) and land.
What is a vertebrate?
An animal with a backbone
What is an invertebrate?
An animal without a backbone, but has a shell or hard covering.
Which of the following are invertebrates?
Hedgehog, grasshopper, fish, fly, penguin and snail.
Fly, snail and grasshopper.
What is an exoskeleton?
Shell or hard covering on outside of body.
What is an endoskeleton?
The skeleton is found inside the body.
Name the 5 classifications of vertebrates.
Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds and fish.
Give 4 characteristics of Mammals.
Live young
warm blooded
have lungs
hair/fur
Give 4 characteristics of Fish.
live under water
cold blooded
lay lots of eggs
swim
Give 4 characteristics of Amphibians.
live on land and water
lay eggs
webbed feet
cold blooded
Give 4 characteristics of Reptiles.
dry skin
cold blooded
usually lay eggs
scales
Give 4 characteristics of birds.
beaks
warm blooded
eggs
feathers and wings
Label the skeleton here : http://www.timvandevall.com/wp-content/uploads/human-skeleton-anatomy.png
Skull, Jawbone, Collar bone, xxxx, ribs, Humerus (upper arm bone), Sternum, radius, ulna, spine, hip girdle (pelvis), Femur (thigh bone), knee cap, tibia (shin bone), fibula, tarsus (ankle bone), metatarsus, phalanges (toe bones), carpus (wrist bone), metacarpus (hand bones), phalanges (finger bones)
