5th Grade NC Life Science Review

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What is the main difference between estuaries and ponds?

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Ponds are freshwater and estuaries are brackish water.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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A cheetah successfully hunting prey.

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Why do humans need many cells to survive?

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Each cell works with other cells to perform all necessary life functions.

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How can a single-celled organism like an amoeba survive?

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An amoeba can perform all of life's processes even though it is single-celled.

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What characteristic allows many fish to move from ocean to estuary?

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Both ecosystems contain sufficient amounts of salt.

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What type of water do ponds contain?

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Freshwater.

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What type of water do estuaries contain?

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Brackish water, which is a mix of freshwater and saltwater.

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What is a learned behavior?

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A behavior that an animal acquires through experience, such as a cheetah learning to hunt.

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of life that can perform all life processes.

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Why is it important for cells to work together?

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Cells work together to perform complex functions necessary for survival.