Life Cycle Review

A pond is a natural _____________ for tadpoles. habitat

During the winter a dog’s fur grows in thicker. This is an example of a(n) ________________. adaptation

During the winter birds fly south. This is an example of ________________. migration

Bears sleep during the winter months. This is an example of ________________. hibernation

The average female lives approximately 80 years. This is a human female’s average ________________. life span

When a new housing development is built, the habitat for the animals living there changes. Name one negative effect from this change.

Some animals like to _____________, or sleep, for the cold winter months. hibernate

When a puppy has black and white spots like his mother, what kind of trait is that? 1.Acquired trait 2.Inherited trait

What four things do ALL animals need in order to survive? food, sunlight, water, air

Since green plants make their own food, we call them ____________. producers

Over time, giraffe’s neck’s have gotten longer so that they can see enemies approaching … this is an example of a(n) ____________. adaptation

Crayfish are scavengers because they eat animals that are _________, dead

Crayfish all have eyes on their stalks … this is an example of an __________ trait. inherited

The order in which animals eat plants and other animals is called the _________ food chain

Are plants producers or consumers? _______________ producers

Animals that only eat plants are called _______________ herbivores

This is an example of a plant’s ___________________ life cycle

Animals that eat meat. carnivores

Animals that eat both plants and animals are called ____________ omnivores

This picture is an example of … Plant Insects Fish Frog Bear People food chain

These are examples of an animals ______________ Flippers to help it swim. Streamlined shape. Thick layer of body fat to keep it warm. Strong teeth to catch fish. Forward- facing eyes for clear vision ahead. Hind legs have evolved into a a strong rudder- like tail. adaptations

The place where an animal lives is called its _________________. An animal lives where it can find food, water, shelter and a mate. habitat

Consumers “Consume” means “eat”. Animals are consumers because they “eat” (consume) food provided by plants or other animals.

Producers Plants are living organisms. They need nourishment to survive. But… Plants do not eat other plants or animals. Plants are called producers, because they make their own food inside themselves.

A _______________ eats other animals. Cats eat fish.So do bears! predator

Any animal which is hunted and killed by another animal for food is _________. Predator ? prey

Match the predator to its prey.

Food chains always start with a ___________. The lettuce is eaten by the slug, the slug is eaten by the bird. plant

This is an example of a owl fox rabbits grass mice berriesseeds food web