Exploring the Five Kingdoms

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What is a common characteristic of all plants?

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Photosynthesis

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Why are bacteria important to the environment?

Back

Bacteria are essential for nutrient cycling, decomposition, soil fertility, and pollution degradation.

Front

Give an example of a plant from the Plant Kingdom.

Back

Rose

Front

Name two types of fungi.

Back

Yeasts, Molds

Front

What is one way fungi can be beneficial?

Back

Fungi help in nutrient recycling in ecosystems.

Front

What are the five kingdoms of life?

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Monera, Protista, Fungi, Plantae, Animalia.

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What is the role of fungi in ecosystems?

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Fungi decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants use sunlight to make food from carbon dioxide and water.

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What is a characteristic of the Animal Kingdom?

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Animals are multicellular and primarily heterotrophic.

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What is the function of bacteria in soil?

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Bacteria help in nutrient cycling and improving soil fertility.