Animal Flashcard

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What is hibernation?

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Hibernation is a way for some animals to survive harsh winter conditions by entering a deep sleep and slowing down their metabolism.

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True or False: Hibernation helps animals survive winter.

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True

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is a place where an animal lives.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Abiotic means non-living.

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Give an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem.

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Examples of abiotic factors include water, sunlight, soil, and temperature.

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How do camels adapt to their desert habitat?

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Camels adapt to their desert habitat by storing water in their humps.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is the living and nonliving things that interact in an environment.

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What is a decomposer?

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A decomposer is an organism that breaks down dead plants and animals, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the difference between living and nonliving things?

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Living things can grow, reproduce, and respond to their environment, while nonliving things do not have these characteristics.

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What is an example of a living thing?

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Examples of living things include animals, plants, and bacteria.