Science Terms

What are internal structures?

• The parts on the outside of an organism that protect it from the environment

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

• The process by which an organism interacts with its environment

• The external appearance of an organism

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

• Bark on a tree

• Lungs in a human

• Leaves on a plant

• Fur on an animal

What are external structures?

• The parts inside an organism that cannot be seen

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

• The parts of a plant that grow underground

• The parts of an organism that are used for movement only

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 bees

What does the term "behavior" refer to in the context of an organism?

• The color and pattern of an organism

• The way in which an organism acts

• The habitat where an organism lives

• The food that an organism eats

According to the image, what special structures do spiders have?

• Structures for flying

• Structures for swimming

• Structures that support their behavior of building webs

• Structures for digging underground

What is growth?

• The process of getting smaller

• 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

• Leaves and flowers

• Fruits and seeds

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 plants growing new leaves

• The process of animals migrating to new places