The Seven Processes Of Life Flashcards
1
Q
Nutrition (feeding)
A
Plants make their own food and animals eat plants or other animals.
2
Q
Growth
A
All living things increase in size as they grow into adults.
3
Q
Reproduction
A
Living things produce new individuals with the same characteristics as their parents.
4
Q
Respiration (energy production)
A
Living things break down food to produce energy.
5
Q
Excretion
A
Waste substances are removed from the body
6
Q
Sensitivity to the environment
A
Living things detect changes or stimuli in the environment and react to them.
Example: Sneezing to remove dust and germs that enter your nose.
7
Q
Movement
A
Animals move from place to place to find food and shelter, or to avoid danger. Plants do not move although they can grow towards the light.
