Life Science (Part 3)

Why do plants and animals reproduce?

• to find food

• to find shelter

• to continue to live on Earth

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Pepper plants' and ladybugs' FINAL lifecycle stage is...

• the seedling stage

• the adult stage

• the larva stage

Which of these are TRAITS? Check ALL that apply.

• hair color

• eye color

• height

• body shape

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________________ traits are passed down from parent to offspring.

• acquired

• inherited

• variation

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Flamingos' feathers change color from white to pink because of the food they eat. This is considered an _____________ trait.

• acquired

• inherited

• variation

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

• little sunlight

• little water

• strong winds

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Why do these parakeets look somewhat different?

• They have different diets.

• They inherited the same traits

• They inherited different traits.

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How does this owl's feathers help it survive? Check ALL that apply.

• protects it from predators

• helps it sneak up on prey

• makes it look cute

• help its blend into its surroundings

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What does this bird do to attract a mate? Choose 2.

• makes loud noises

• flaps its wings

• swells up its red pouch

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What do you call a series of changes a living thing goes through?

• variation

• life cycle

• reproduce