| Words to Know | ||
| #1 | A group of organisms of the same type in the same place. | population |
| #2 | One living thing. | organism |
| #3 | All of the populations that live together in the same place. | communtiy |
| #4 | A living thing's home, like a nest, den, log, tree, etc. | habitat |
| #5 | All of the living and nonliving things in an environment. |
ecosystem |
| Behavioral vs. Physical Adaptations | ||
| #1 | Animals go into a deep sleep to survive the cold winter and lack of food. | behavioral (hibernation) |
| #2 | Organisms blending into their surroundings to survive. | physical (camouflage) |
| #3 | Animals travel from one area to another to survive cold weather and lack of food. | behavioral (migration) |
| #4 | Plants loose their leaves and conserve energy to survive the harsh weather. | behavioral (dormancy) |
| #5 | Organisms mimic another organism to stay safe. | physical (mimicry) |
| Terrestrial Ecosystems | ||
| #1 | The climate is hot and wet; some animals have bright colors to warn away predators. | rainforest |
| #2 | Many animals live in herds for protection; such as bison and antelope. | grasslands |
| #3 | The climate changes with the seasons; the trees lose their leaves | temperate forests |
| #4 | The climate is hot and dry or cold and dry; the plants have thorns or spikes to keep animals from stealing their water. | desert |
| #5 | In this area many of the plants are carnivorous, they eat meat. | rainforests |
| Aquatic Ecosystems | ||
| #1 | Aquatic means... | water |
| #2 | In what type of water would you find lily pads, cattails, ducks and beavers? | fresh water |
| #3 | In what type of water would you find kelp and plants that need very little sunlight? | ocean (salt water) |
| #4 | Still, or nonmoving water, includes ponds, lakes, marshes, and | swamps. |
| #5 | Running water, or moving water, includes streams and | rivers. |
| Animals | ||
| #1 | A really slow animal with long nails that lives in the Rainforest. | sloth |
| #2 | An animal with a hump made of fat that lives in the deserts of Africa and Asia. | camel |
| #3 | This animal lives in the grasslands of Australia and is a marsupial. | kangaroo |
| #4 | This animal is very large and hibernates during the long winters in the temperate forest area. | bear |
| #5 | What is it called when something happens to one organism, then it will affect other organisms. | interdependent |
| Final Question | |