Vision and Light Vocabulary Flash Cards

Fill in the blank: The way an organism acts or responds to its environment is called _______.

• Behavior

• Habitat

• Adaptation

• Evolution

Fill in the blank: Coloring or patterns that help an organism blend in with its surroundings to hide from predators or prey is called _______.

• Camouflage

• Mimicry

• Migration

• Hibernation

Fill in the blank: Body parts on the outside of an organism that help it survive (e.g., fur, feathers, shells) are called _______.

• External Structure

• Internal Structure

• Genetic Traits

• Behavioral Adaptations

Fill in the blank: The purpose or job that a body part or structure performs is called its _______.

• Function

• Structure

• Location

• Size

Fill in the blank: The process of becoming larger and more developed over time is called _______.

• Growth

• Decay

• Stagnation

• Reduction

Fill in the blank: Body parts inside an organism that help it survive (e.g., heart, lungs, stomach) are called _______.

• Internal Structure

• External Structure

• Organs

• Cells

Fill in the blank: Any living thing, such as a plant, animal, or microorganism, is called an _______.

• Organism

• Mineral

• Element

• Compound

The process by which organisms create offspring or new individuals of their kind is called ________.

• Reproduction

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

• Metamorphosis

The way something is built or organized; the arrangement of parts is called ________.

• Structure

• Function

• Material

• Design

To stay alive; the ability to remain living in an environment is called ________.

• Survive/Survival

• Hibernate

• Migrate

• Adaptation