Life Science Third Grade

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives, providing food, water, shelter, and space.

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True or False: Plants can live in many different habitats.

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True

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What is an adaptation?

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An adaptation is a characteristic or trait that helps a plant or animal survive in its environment.

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Give an example of a plant adaptation that protects it from being eaten.

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A thorny stem.

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Why do some trees shed their leaves in winter?

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To save energy during the darker, colder months.

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What is a desert?

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A desert is a very dry habitat with very little plant life and extreme temperatures.

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What is the primary purpose of a turtle's shell?

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To protect it from predators.

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What do we call the process of plants making their own food using sunlight?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the role of leaves on a plant?

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Leaves help in photosynthesis and provide shade.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.