Life Cycles and Characteristics of Animals

The video explores the concept of growth and change in living things, contrasting them with non-living things. It covers the life cycles of tortoises, ladybugs, deer, and sunflowers, highlighting how young animals and plants resemble their parents. The video also discusses human growth and the differences among individuals.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

• They grow and change.

• They need food and water.

• They can be parents.

• They do not move.

What is the first stage in the life cycle of a tortoise?

• Hatching from an egg

• Laying eggs

• Growing an egg tooth

• Crawling out of the egg

What unique feature helps young tortoises break out of their eggs?

• A sharp beak

• An egg tooth

• Strong legs

• A hard shell

What is a nymph in the life cycle of a ladybug?

• A young insect without wings

• A ladybug egg

• A fully grown ladybug

• An adult ladybug

Where do ladybugs often lay their eggs?

• In water

• On the ground

• On leaves

• In nests

What are young deer called?

• Calves

• Fawns

• Kits

• Pups

How do young kangaroos travel with their mothers?

• By following them closely

• By riding on their back

• In their mother's pouch

• By walking beside them

What does a sunflower seed contain?

• Only food

• Only a tiny plant

• A tiny plant and water

• A tiny plant and food

What happens when sunflower seeds germinate?

• The seed becomes dormant

• The seed dries up

• The seed coat bursts open

• The seed coat hardens

Which of the following is a change that people experience as they grow?

• Their skin becomes thicker

• Their teeth change

• Their eyes change color

• Their bones shrink