Plants and Animals Structures and Functions

Match the following

• external

• Each structure has a specific _____________ it performs.

• internal

• Other structures are ___________________ and are on the inside of the body, like the lungs, heart and stomach.

• structure

• A ___________ is anything made up of parts held together.

• growth

• One of the core functions is that an animal gets bigger over time. This is known as ______________,

• function

• Some structures are _____________, this means that they are on the outside of the body, like skin, eyes and hair.

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Identify the function of the following structures, using terms from the word bank.

• Survival

• Leaves

• Growth

• Flower

• Behavior

• Thorns

• Reproduction

• Roots

Which of the following does not describe the structure of a tiger's tail?

• Striped

• Sharp

• Different Sizes

• Located in the mouth

How does an animal camouflage aid an animal?

• hide from predators

• Reproduce

• Grow

• Look great!

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What do birds use their beaks for?

• To eat

• Manipulate objects

• Feed their young

• All of the above

The brain is part of the _______________ system.

• Nervous

• Digestive

• Circulatory

• Skeletal

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Which sense organ is responsible for hearing a noise?

• Tongue

• Skin

• Ears

• Nose

What is an example of a reflex?

• Chewing food

• Picking up an object

• Breathing

• Brushing your teeth

Which part of the plant helps transport water and nutrients?

• Roots

• Stem

• Flower

• Roots and Stem

How do plants respond to their environment?

• Moving towards the light

• Growing flowers

• Dropping leaves

• Having thorns