Life Science 5th Grade Review

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What happens to aquatic wildlife when a dam is built?

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There will be more aquatic wildlife.

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How is energy transferred in a food chain?

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Energy is transferred from grass to white-tail deer to mountain lions.

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What type of fossil indicates an organism that lived on land?

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Fossils of organisms with features adapted for land, such as limbs or lungs.

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What is an example of mutualism in nature?

Back

Bees pollinate the flowers on apple trees.

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What is a food chain?

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A sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organisms, returning nutrients to the soil.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers make their own food (like plants), while consumers eat other organisms.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their physical environment interacting as a system.

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What is the importance of biodiversity?

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Biodiversity helps ecosystems function effectively and provides resilience against changes.

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How do plants adapt to their environment?

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Plants may develop features like deep roots, thick leaves, or water storage to survive.