TCi - Cells & Genetics - Traits

What are the THREE things organisms need to survive?

(a)   (b)   (c)  

• Food (Energy)
• Water
• Shelter
• Mate

Match the following

• Lack of air

• Suffocation

• Lack of food

• Dehydration

• Lack of water

• Starvation

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Which of the following is a need for the organisms below

Groups:

(a) Plant Needs

,

(b) Both

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(c) Animal Needs

• Oxygen

• Water

• Sunlight

• Food

• Shelter

• Carbon Dioxide

• Space to grow

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Which of the following are threats to organims?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)  

• Mates
• Predators
• Temperatures
• Diseases

What are some ways animals protect themselves from changes in temperatures?

(a)   (b)   (c)  

• Body Coverings
• Sweating
• Nests
• Water

Match the following

• Distinct feature or body part

• Instinct

• Ingrained behavior they are born with

• Learned Behavior

• Taught by parent

• Physcical Trait

Organize these options into the right categories (Protection)

Groups:

(a) Animals

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(b) Plants

• Camouflage

• Claws

• Thorns

• Scare off

• Fight back

• Smell

• Teeth

• Prickles

• Hooves

• Spines

• Hide

• Mimicry

• Fuzz

Match the following

• Sound or visual that looks like predator

• Bright Coloring

• Scares off preditor due to "poision"

• Mimicry

• Blend into surroungings

• Camouflage

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Protection from Dehydration

Groups:

(a) Animals

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(b) Plants

• Stem

• Blood

• Skin

• Roots

Organize these options into the right categories (protection from starvation)

Groups:

(a) Animal

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(b) Plant

• Beak shape

• Retain fat

• Mouth shape

• starch held in roots

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