3rd Grade Assessment

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What is an organism?

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An organism is a living thing, such as a plant or animal.

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Give an example of an organism.

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A plant is an example of an organism.

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What does the word 'trait' mean?

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A trait is a feature or characteristic of an organism.

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How can food affect an animal's size?

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Food can influence an animal's size because it affects their growth and health.

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What is an inherited trait?

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An inherited trait is a characteristic passed from parents to offspring.

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Can inherited traits change?

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Yes, inherited traits can be influenced by the environment.

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What is an environmental factor?

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An environmental factor is something in the environment that can affect living things.

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Give an example of an environmental factor.

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Temperature is an example of an environmental factor.

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What is NOT an environmental factor?

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How fast an animal can run is NOT an environmental factor.

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What is body shape in animals?

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Body shape refers to the physical form of an animal's body.