Essential Needs for Life: Water, Air, Energy, and Shelter

The video explains the basic needs of living things: water, air, energy, and a place to live. It highlights how humans, animals, and plants meet these needs differently. Water is essential for survival, and air is crucial for breathing. Energy is primarily obtained from the sun, with plants using photosynthesis and animals consuming food. Lastly, all living things require a suitable habitat for shelter and growth.

What are the basic needs of all living things?

• Food, water, and shelter

• Water, air, energy, and a place to live

• Water, sunlight, and soil

• Air, food, and companionship

Where can humans typically get their water from?

• From the ocean

• From the fridge

• From the sky

• From the desert

How do plants obtain water?

• Through their leaves

• Through their roots

• Through their stems

• Through their flowers

How long can humans survive without air?

• A few days

• A few hours

• A few seconds

• A few minutes

What is the main source of energy for living things on Earth?

• The sun

• The wind

• The moon

• The stars

How do humans and animals obtain energy?

• By absorbing sunlight

• By eating food

• By drinking water

• By breathing air

What do plants use as their source of energy?

• Air

• Sunlight

• Soil

• Water

Why do humans need a place to live?

• To have shelter from rain, heat, and cold

• To have a place to sleep

• To have a place to store food

• To have a place to socialize

Where do fish typically live?

• Underwater

• In the sky

• In trees

• In caves