Seasonal Changes Plants and Animals

Andrew, Jahcarter, and Pietro are studying different types of trees in their biology class. They noticed that some trees have a thick bark. What could be the reason for this characteristic?

• Protection against fires

• Animal Seasonal Changes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Immanuel, Tyler, and Gabriel are observing nature for their science project. They notice that some creatures seem to 'disappear' during certain seasons. Which of these is going through a type of hibernation?

• Plant Seasonal Changes

• Animal Seasonal Changes

Eddie and Simone are studying different plants in their science class. They noticed that some plants have a waxy coating. What could be the purpose of this waxy coating?

• It helps the plant to adapt to seasonal changes

• It helps the animal to adapt to seasonal changes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Steven noticed that the color and scent of his mother's roses seemed to attract more bees, increasing the chance of pollination. Is this observation correct?

• Yes, the color and scent of flowers can increase the chance of pollination

• No, the color and scent of flowers have no effect on pollination

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-4

Xzavier and Fabian observed a group of animals in their backyard. These animals dig burrows to protect themselves from the extreme heat and cold. What could these animals be?

• Seasonal Plants

• Desert Animals

Students in Ms. Miller's class noticed that the leaves on the trees in their neighborhood start to fall during which seasons?

• Fall or Winter

• Spring or Summer

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS1-1

During the winter, Pietro noticed that some birds in his neighborhood disappeared. Ms. Miller explained that they migrate to protect themselves from extreme temperatures. Andrew wants to know if this is a characteristic of plant or animal seasonal changes.

• Plant Seasonal Changes

• Animal Seasonal Changes

Jahcarter observed a group of animals entering a den as winter approached. What seasonal change behavior is this an example of?

• Plant Seasonal Changes

• Animal Seasonal Changes

Tags

NGSS.3-ESS2-1

Ms. Miller's class went on a field trip to a botanical garden. They noticed that some plants had larger leaves than others. Tyler suggested that large leaves increase sunlight absorption. Is Tyler's statement correct?

• Yes, large leaves do increase sunlight absorption

• No, large leaves do not increase sunlight absorption

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

During a winter field trip, Immanuel noticed a bird fluffing up its feathers, creating air pockets that it held close to its body. Mrs. Simmons explained that this behavior helps the bird to keep warmer. Xzavier was curious about this phenomenon. What is this an example of?

• Plant Seasonal Changes

• Animal Seasonal Changes