Organisms and Their Needs

What is an organism?

• A non-living thing

• A living thing that can grow, move, and reproduce

• A type of rock

• A machine

Which of the following is an example of an organism?

• A car

• A cat

• A chair

• A book

How does a rose meet its needs?

• By hunting for food

• By using sunlight to make food

• By building a shelter

• By running fast

What process do roses use to make food?

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Fermentation

What does a cat need to survive?

• Food, water, and shelter

• Only water

• Only sunlight

• Only air

How do roses get water?

• Through their leaves

• Through their roots

• From the air

• From other plants

What do organisms need to do to thrive in their environment?

• Stay still

• Find what they need to stay alive

• Sleep all day

• Avoid sunlight

Which of the following is NOT an organism?

• A butterfly

• A rock

• A rose

• A microorganism

What do organisms get from the soil?

• Light

• Nutrients

• Air

• Sound

Why do cats hunt for mice?

• For fun

• To get food

• To make friends

• To build a nest

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