Plants and Animals Flashcard

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What do plants need to grow and live?

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Plants need sunlight and water to grow and live.

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Why do scientists use a sample study site to study plants and animals?

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A sample study site is small and shows how all of the systems in a habitat work together.

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What does the flower do for the plant?

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The flower makes seeds for the plant.

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How do trees depend on birds?

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Trees depend on birds to disperse their seeds.

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How can a scientist find out what food an animal eats?

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A scientist can observe the animals at feeding time.

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What is the role of sunlight for plants?

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Sunlight helps plants make food through a process called photosynthesis.

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What do roots do for a plant?

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Roots hold the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients.

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What is a habitat?

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A habitat is the natural environment where a plant or animal lives.

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What do animals need to survive?

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Animals need food, water, shelter, and air to survive.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which plants use sunlight to make food.