Functions and Structures

A structure is

• Body parts of animals and plants.

• The way an animal survives.

• The way a plant survives.

Functions are

• Jobs that structures do or are used for

• Body parts of animals and plants.

• A type of plant.

What is the function of the eagle's talons?

• To grasp his prey.

• Help him fly better.

• To scratch his wings.

What is the function of the camel's hump?

• Help carry a human better.

• Stores fat for energy.

• To hang luggage.

What is the structure that helps the polar bear blend in the snow?

• His eyes

• His nose

• Fur

What is the structure that some leaves have in order to retain moisture?

• They are green

• They are in a dark ecosystem

• They have waxy leaves.