Plant & Animal Structures: Vocabulary Review

What are internal structures?

• The external parts of an organism that protect it from the environment.

• The parts on the inside of an organism that serve specific functions.

• The decorative elements of an organism's appearance.

• The parts of an organism that are not essential for its survival.

Which of the following is an example of an internal structure?

• Bark on a tree

• Lungs in a human

• Petals on a flower

• Feathers on a bird

What are external structures?

• The internal parts of an organism that cannot be seen

• The parts on the outside of an organism that serve specific functions

• The parts of a plant that are found underground

• The decorative features of an organism that have no specific function

Which of the following is an example of an external structure in a fish?

• Gills

• Scales

• Heart

• Stomach

What is the function of a plant's stem?

• To produce flowers

• To carry water and minerals to the leaves

• To absorb sunlight

• To attract pollinators

What is the definition of behavior according to our lessons?

• The process by which an organism evolves

• The way in which an organism acts

• The habitat in which an organism lives

• The diet that an organism consumes

What is an example of behavior in spiders?

• Spinning webs

• Flying

• Photosynthesis

• Hibernation

What is growth?

• The process of getting smaller and losing parts

• The process of getting bigger and developing new parts

• The process of changing color

• The process of moving from one place to another

What do the roots of a plant provide to support its growth?

• Light and water

• Stability and nutrients

• Seeds and fruits

• Leaves and flowers

What is reproduction?

• The process of creating new individuals of different species

• The process of creating new individuals of the same species

• The process of pollinating plants

• The process of animals eating plants