G6-SCI-L6 Living Organisms: Characteristics and Habitats

What defines the term 'habitat'?

• A place where animals hunt
• A dwelling place that provides food, water, and shelter
• A geographical location with mountains
• A specific type of plant ecosystem

Which of the following is NOT considered a biotic component of a habitat?

• Plants
• Animals
• Rocks
• Insects

How do desert plants typically reduce water loss?

• By growing very tall
• By having small or absent leaves
• By increasing leaf surface area
• By growing near water sources

What process helps organisms adjust to changes in their environment over short periods?

• Adaptation
• Evolution
• Acclimatisation
• Metamorphosis

Which characteristic is common to ALL living organisms?

• Moving quickly
• Reproducing
• Being green
• Living in water

How do mountain trees typically adapt to cold environments?

• By having cone-shaped structures
• By growing underground
• By changing color
• By moving to warmer areas

What helps a camel survive in desert conditions?

• Long legs to stay away from hot sand
• Ability to swim
• Thick fur coating
• Large water reserves

In aquatic plants, what is the primary function of roots?

• Absorbing nutrients
• Generating food
• Holding the plant in place
• Creating oxygen

What do living organisms do with excess food and waste?

• Store everything
• Ignore it
• Excrete it
• Burn it

Which stimulus might cause a Mimosa plant to close its leaves?

• Sunlight
• Rain
• Being touched
• Wind