| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Habitat | The place where living things live; More than just a home; Includes the whole surrounding area |
| What does habitat provide? | Provides the animal or plant with food or shelter |
| Why can people live all over the world? | Because we are able to build homes for different conditions and can change our clothes to best suit the termperature around us. |
| What do white clothes do for people? | Reflect the heat |
| What do animal skin and fur do? | Acts as insulators and keep heat in |
| How have most plants & animals specially adapted to survive in a particular habitat? | They have developed special features to suit the demands of their environment. |
| Adaption | Develop special features to suit the demands of an environment |
| What features do many water birds have that are different from birds living on land? | Webbed feet for swimming |
| What features do many water birds have that are different from birds living on land? | Long legs that are good for wading |
| What features do many water birds have that are different from birds living on land? | Wings that act as flippers |
| Camouflage | Blend in with the surroundings |
| Why are some animals camouflaged to blend in with their surroundings? | It keeps them safe because it makes it harder for other animals to see them or catch them for food. |
| Examples of animals that are camouflaged | Lions blend in well with grassy background. |
| Examples of animals that are camouflaged | Zebras could be mistaken for bushes from a distance. |
| Examples of animals that are camouflaged | Lizards' skin is so similar to the rock color. |
| Why do aquatic animals have streamlined bodies? | To move more easily in the water |
| Animals that have adapted to live in the hot climate of the desert. | Camels store water in their humps. |
| Animals that have adapted to live in the hot climate of the desert. | Snakes glide across the hot sands and can shed their skin. |
| Animals that have adapted to live in the hot climate of the desert. | Ostriches have long eyelashes to keep out the sand. |
| What are some animals that have adapted to be more suited to cold temperatures? | Polar bears are kept warm by their body fat. |
| What are some animals that have adapted to be more suited to cold temperatures? | Deer have a warm layer of fur. |
| What are some animals that have adapted to be more suited to cold temperatures? | Seals have layers of fat to keep its body warm and small ears to stop heat loss. |
| What are some plants that have adapted to their habitats? | Dandelions seeds are easily dispersed. |
| What are some plants that have adapted to their habitats? | Cactus plants have fleshy stems that store water. |
| What are some plants that have adapted to their habitats? | Water provides support for the lily as it has less developed roots to hold it in place. |
| What are some things that plants and animals depend on each other for? | Shelter |
| What are some things that plants and animals depend on each other for? | Nests to reproduce |
| What are some things that plants and animals depend on each other for? | Food |
| What are some things that plants and animals depend on each other for? | Protection |
| What are some things that plants and animals depend on each other for? | Gas exchange |
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