Life Science 5th Grade Review

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic that is passed down from parents to their offspring through genes, such as a dog's fur color.

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What is an example of a learned behavior in animals?

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An example of a learned behavior is a dog being taught to shake hands or fetch a ball.

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What is the role of bees in pollination?

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Bees pollinate flowers, which helps plants reproduce by transferring pollen from one flower to another.

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What happens to aquatic wildlife when a pond is healthy?

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There will be more aquatic wildlife, as a healthy pond supports a diverse ecosystem.

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How do plants adapt to absorb water efficiently?

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Plants may develop deep roots to absorb maximum water from the soil.

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What is the relationship between living organisms in an ecosystem?

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Living organisms depend on each other for survival, forming complex relationships such as predator-prey and symbiosis.

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What is a characteristic of a butterfly's life cycle?

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A butterfly undergoes metamorphosis, which includes stages of egg, larva (caterpillar), pupa (chrysalis), and adult.

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What is the significance of genetic diversity in a species?

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Genetic diversity helps a species adapt to changing environments and resist diseases.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a sequence that shows how energy and nutrients flow from one organism to another in an ecosystem.

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What is the difference between a producer and a consumer?

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Producers create their own food through photosynthesis (like plants), while consumers eat other organisms for energy.