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What may have caused these trees' branches to grow this way?

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Strong winds can cause trees to grow in a certain direction as they adapt to their environment.

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A characteristic of a living thing is called...

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Trait: A trait is a specific characteristic of a living organism, such as color, size, or shape.

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Why do plants and animals reproduce?

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To continue to live on Earth: Reproduction is essential for the survival of species.

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Differences in the traits of the same type of living things are called...

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Variations: Variations are the differences among individuals of the same species.

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Which stage of a LADYBUG is between the larva and adult stage?

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Pupa: The pupa stage is when the ladybug undergoes transformation before becoming an adult.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make their own food.

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What do we call the young form of a frog?

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Tadpole: A tadpole is the larval stage of a frog, which lives in water.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their environment interacting as a system.

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What do we call animals that eat only plants?

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Herbivores: Herbivores are animals that primarily eat plants.

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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients back into the soil.