T4L1 Flashcard

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What is one characteristic all living things share?

Back

They grow and develop

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Why are plants considered living things?

Back

They make their own food using sunlight

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Controlled experiment

Back

An experiment where only one variable is tested at a time

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Why is it important to have a control group in an experiment?

Back

To compare results and see the effect of the variable being tested

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What do living things use to maintain balance in their body?

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Homeostasis

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Why are fungi different from plants?

Back

Fungi cannot make their own food

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What do robots and living things have in common?

Back

They use energy to perform tasks

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Why is water important for plants?

Back

It is needed for photosynthesis and nutrient transport

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What happens to plants when they cannot maintain homeostasis?

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They become unhealthy and may die

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What is the purpose of a hypothesis in science?

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To propose a testable explanation for an observation