Plant/Animal Life Cycle & Adaptations

What is a life cycle?

• A life cycle is the series of stages that an organism goes through from the beginning of its life until it reproduces.

• A life cycle refers to the different habitats an organism lives in during its life.

• A life cycle is the process of an organism adapting to its environment over time.

• A life cycle describes the various diets an organism follows throughout its life.

What do we call the young form of a frog?

• Froglet

• Tadpole

• Pollywog

• Spawn

Give an example of a physical adaptation in animals.

• A bird with a sharp beak is an example of a physical adaptation that helps it eat.

• A fish with bright colors to attract mates.

• A mammal with thick fur to keep warm in cold climates.

• A reptile that changes color to blend in with its environment.

What is metamorphosis?

• A process where an animal changes its body structure as it grows, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.

• A type of migration that animals undergo during winter.

• A method of reproduction in amphibians.

• A stage of life where animals hibernate during cold seasons.

What is the difference between inherited traits and acquired traits?

• Inherited traits are passed down from parents, while acquired traits are developed due to environmental influences.

• Inherited traits are learned behaviors, while acquired traits are genetic.

• Inherited traits are temporary, while acquired traits are permanent.

• Inherited traits are influenced by culture, while acquired traits are biological.

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What is an adaptation?

• A characteristic that helps an organism survive in its environment.

• A type of food that organisms eat.

• A method of reproduction in animals.

• A seasonal change in an organism's behavior.

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What is an inherited trait?

• An inherited trait is a trait handed down to you by your family.

• An inherited trait is a characteristic that you develop during your lifetime.

• An inherited trait is a skill that you learn from your environment.

• An inherited trait is a behavior that is influenced by your friends.

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What is the significance of the mature stage in a life cycle?

• It is the stage where an organism is most vulnerable to predators.

• It is the stage when an organism is fully developed and can reproduce.

• It is the stage where an organism undergoes metamorphosis.

• It is the stage when an organism begins to age and decline.

Why do some animals hibernate?

• To find food more easily during winter months.

• To survive during cold months when food is scarce.

• To migrate to warmer climates.

• To avoid predators during the summer.

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How do plants reproduce?

• Through seeds, which can grow into new plants.

• By budding off from the parent plant.

• Through spores that disperse in the wind.

• By cloning themselves through root systems.