Exploring Science: Plants and Animals

What is the first stage of a plant's life cycle?

• Pollination

• Germination

• Photosynthesis

• Seed Dispersal

Name one animal that lives in a forest habitat.

• deer

• shark

• penguin

• lion

What do plants need to grow?

• Moonlight, sand, and salt

• Air, rocks, and sugar

• Fertilizer, minerals, and pesticides

• Sunlight, water, soil, and carbon dioxide.

How do animals adapt to their habitats?

• Animals adapt by changing their diet only.

• Animals do not adapt to their habitats at all.

• Animals adapt solely through migration.

• Animals adapt to their habitats through physical, behavioral, and physiological changes.

What is the last stage of a plant's life cycle?

• Seed stage

• Germination stage

• Fruit stage

• Flower stage

Can you name a desert animal?

• Camel

• Frog

• Ostrich

• Penguin

What part of the plant absorbs water?

• Flowers

• Leaves

• Stems

• Roots

Why do some animals hibernate?

• To migrate to warmer climates.

• Some animals hibernate to conserve energy and survive through periods of food scarcity.

• To find mates during winter months.

• To build nests for the summer season.

What do we call the place where an animal lives?

• Nest

• Burrow

• Habitat

• Den

What is one way plants help the environment?

• Plants provide shelter for harmful insects.

• Plants absorb water and release it as carbon dioxide.

• Plants help reduce carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

• Plants increase carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.