Transporting food in animals

Why do animals need food?

Name three organs that help to transport nutrients around animals’ bodies.

Name three organs that digest food in animals’ bodies.

Say three reasons that animals need nutrients and water.

Which of the following is an example of a scavenger?

• Bacteria

• Vulture

• Fungus

• Earthworm

What is the primary function of the circulatory system in animals?

• To break down food

• To transport nutrients

• To produce energy

• To absorb water

In a garden, what is the typical role of a plant?

• Consumer

• Producer

• Decomposer

• Predator

Describe how the digestive system and circulatory system work together in animals.

Give an example of a simple food chain and label the producer, consumer, and decomposer.

What is the source of energy for most food chains?

• Water

• Soil nutrients

• The Sun

• Decomposers