Plants & Animals Study Guide

1. A _________ is anything made up of parts held together.

• growth
• function
• structure

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

• growth
• external
• internal

3. Each structure has a specific __________ it performs.

• function
• growth
• external

4. One of the core functions is that an animal gets bigger over time. This is known as _________ .

• internal
• external
• growth

5. Other structures are _________ and are on the inside of the body, like lungs, heart and stomach.

• internal
• external
• growth

7. Which structure below describes a bear paw?

• sharp claws
• feathers
• on the top of the head

8. Which of the following does not describe the structure of a tiger's teeth?

• striped
• sharp
• different sizes
• located in the mouth

9. How does camouflage help an animal?

• hide from predators
• reproduce
• grow
• look great!

10. What do birds use their beaks for?

• to eat
• manipulate objects
• feed their young
• All of the above

11. The brain is part of the _______.

• nervous system
• digestive system
• circulatory system
• skeletal system