Each major division of the geologic time scale is a/an
Each major division of the geologic time scale is a/an
era
An aniamal that goes into a deep sleep which helps it survive the winter is said to
An aniamal that goes into a deep sleep which helps it survive the winter is said to
hibernte
To help them hide, some animals have
To help them hide, some animals have
camouflage
To move to another region when seasons change is to
To move to another region when seasons change is to
migrate
When the last member of a species dies, the species has become
When the last member of a species dies, the species has become
extinct
The role of an organism in its environment is its
The role of an organism in its environment is its
niche
Something that helps an organism survive is called a/an
Something that helps an organism survive is called a/an
adaptation
The preserved traces and remains of an organism that lived long ago is called a/an
The preserved traces and remains of an organism that lived long ago is called a/an
fossil
A butterfly has markings on its wings that resemble owl eyes. The markings are an example of
A butterfly has markings on its wings that resemble owl eyes. The markings are an example of
mimicry
Organisms that produce living things of the same kind belong to the same group called a/an
Organisms that produce living things of the same kind belong to the same group called a/an
species
A desert is a dry place.. Is this an example of a niche?
A desert is a dry place.. Is this an example of a niche?
no
Raccoons eat berries... Is this an example of a niche?
Raccoons eat berries... Is this an example of a niche?
yes
Does a paleontologist make fossils?
Does a paleontologist make fossils?
no
A Paleontologist concludes a dinosaur ate plants.. How do you know?
A Paleontologist concludes a dinosaur ate plants.. How do you know?
He might observe the dino had flat, dull teeth, and no claws. The dino could have a long neck to reach leaves.
Compare Camouflage and mimicry
Compare Camouflage and mimicry
They are both adaptations to animals apperance without being seen. Camouflage helps an animal blend end and mimicry makes an animal look like a plant or other animal.
Two birds: One eats nuts other berries..One eats mice other rabbits. Do they share the same niche?
Two birds: One eats nuts other berries..One eats mice other rabbits. Do they share the same niche?
No, the birds have different niches because one is a herbivore and other is a carnivore.
Give 2 examples of how a bee and a sea slug adapt to protect themselves..
Give 2 examples of how a bee and a sea slug adapt to protect themselves..
Bee-bright colors to warn predators; sea slug- its camouglage helps it hide from predators
How will an ecosystem change if an animal that eats insects becomes extinct?
How will an ecosystem change if an animal that eats insects becomes extinct?
Insects would increase because there wouldn't be an animal to eat them and the insects could eat up other animals food sources causing animals to starve.
A dam is built for what?
A dam is built for what?
To stop flooding
Once the dam is built it controls floods; how is this helpful to animals?
Once the dam is built it controls floods; how is this helpful to animals?
Creates new habitat for animals
How is the dam harmful to animals?
How is the dam harmful to animals?
Could destory an other animals habitat downstream from having less water.
HOw is the dam harmful to people?
HOw is the dam harmful to people?
The dam could force people to move homes.
How is the dam helpful to people?
How is the dam helpful to people?
Creates a place for people to swim, boat, or catch fish.
Explain how a compost pile is helpful to the ecosystem..
Explain how a compost pile is helpful to the ecosystem..
A composte pile provides a place where decomposers can break down once living things. Over time the scraps help give the soil nutrients.