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Science Q2- Animals Flashcards

1
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Animals that live on land are called _______.

A

terrestrial animals

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2
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Animals that live on water are called ______.

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aquatic animals

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Animals have basic needs. They need _____, ______, and ______.

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food, water, and air.

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4
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The environment in which an organism lives in is called ______.

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Habitat

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5
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Habitat contain both ______ and _______.

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living organisms
nonliving objects.

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It refers to how an animal adjusts to the conditions in its environment.

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Adaptation

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7
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Animals that kill and eat other animals are called _____.

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predators

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8
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Animals that are killed and eaten by other animals are called ______.

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preys

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9
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Two types of adaptation.

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structural and behavioral

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10
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________ are physical features of an organism that help them obtain food, keep safe, build homes, and survive.

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Structural adaptations

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11
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How do the deers and lions protect themselves from their enemies?

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Deers have antlers
Lions have sharp claws

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12
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How do the birds and tigers get their food?

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Birds have beaks while the tigers have sharp teeth.

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13
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True or False: The woodpecker uses its strong and long beaks to produce holes on tree branches.

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True

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14
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Other structural adaptations include?

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the wings, feet, and fins of animals for moving in their habitat

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15
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Is a type of adaptations in which what organisms do to survive.

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Behavioral adaptations

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16
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How will the chameleon hide himself from predators?

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The chameleon change their colors.

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17
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True or False: Cheetah use their body covering to hide.

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True

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18
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Is the ability of an animal to blend in its environment.

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Camouflage

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19
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Some animals pretend to be other animals. This is called ______.

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mimicry

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20
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True or False: A nonpoisonous snake will rattle their tail to look like a poisonous snake.

A

True

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21
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True or False: Other animals, like the birds, migrate to other habitats to look for food or to get out from extreme weather condition.

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True

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22
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Terrestrial habitats include _____, _______, _______, and ______.

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deserts,
grasslands,
forests
polar areas

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23
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Animals that live entirely on land like cats, dogs, and monkeys are _________. They show a wide range o adaptations. Some adaptations include the strong, muscled legs, and the soft but strong paw pads.

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Terrestrial animals.

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24
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______ are hot, dry regions with very minimal water.

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Deserts

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25
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Most animals that survive in deserts stay out of the sun. They are active at night when temperature is _____.

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Cooler

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26
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How does the kangaroo rat escape the high temperature at the desert surface.

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They burrow below the surface of the soil or sand. They only come out at night when it is a little cooler.

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27
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True or False: Predators obtain water from the meat and blood of their prey.

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True

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28
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Is it true that animals that live in the desert have special adaptations that allow them to survive the extreme temperature and conditions?

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True

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29
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Why many desert animals often wait until nighttime to eat?

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Because this is when the water content is highest in the plants.

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30
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A _____ can drink very large amounts of water in one day and survive for a relatively long time without drinking any water.

A

camel

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31
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_____ are wide areas of land mainly covered by grasses and few trees.

A

Grasslands

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32
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How often will it rain in grasslands?

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moderately

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33
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Why is it there are only few tall trees in grasslands?

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Either because the climate is too dry or the soil is too poor.

34
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Home to a large variety of animals including grazing animals like goats, horses, cattle, and rabbits.

A

Grasslands

35
Q

Is it true that grazing animals have high-crowned teeth that are capable of grinding tough plant tissues and grasses?

A

True

36
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True or False: Grassland animals are covered with hair or fur that helps them keep their body temperature constant. Their limbs help them move.

A

True

37
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How does rabbit hops?

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Using their strong hind legs.

38
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True or False: The limbs of horses are adapted for running.

A

True

39
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Is it true or not, that giraffes have long legs for running and long necks to eat leaves from tall trees?

A

True

40
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An animal that feeds on plants are called _____

A

herbivores

41
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Do turtles eat anything they can catch like bugs, worms, and some insects.

A

Yes, they do.

42
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Are birds also terrestrial animals.

A

Yes

43
Q

Give at least two examples of birds that can’t fly.

A

ostrich and chicken

44
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How do birds get their food?

A

They have beaks or bills that they use to get food.

45
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Is an area with many trees, shrubs, and vines.

A

Forest

46
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True or False: Forest are valuable to human because they provide resources.

A

True

47
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True or False: Forest also provide habitats for different organisms.

A

True

48
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Some animals are adapted to living on tree tops like the ______,. They use their hand and tail to grasp branches and vines.

A

monkeys

49
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An animal who has a heavy body covered with dense, bristly hair. It has thin legs and a long snout that is used for digging food on the ground. They adapted living on the ground.

A

wild boars

50
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True or False: Other animals, like the snakes and owls, live on trees and on the ground.

A

True

51
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True or False: Owls have large eyes and a flat face. They are farsighted or cannot clearly see things close to their eyes. Owls have strong claws that help them catch and kill their prey.

A

True

52
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They are found in the northern part of Europe, Asia and North America. Is a treeless region covered mostly by snow during winter.

A

Polar area

53
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True or False: Animals that inhabit in the polar area have to be well-adapted to cold and often have a thick layer of fat or blubber to keep them warm.

A

True

54
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True or False: The polar bear has a thick layer of fat under its skin that helps it keep warm.

A

True

55
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True or False: Penguins are also found in the polar region. They have thick skins and lots of fat to keep them warm.

A

True

56
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True or False: The arctic fox live in dry and cold areas. It eats small mammals and seabird.

A

True

57
Q

Aquatic animals may be ________ or _______ animals

A

freshwater
marine

58
Q

Freshwater animals live in ______, ______, ________, or ______.

A

lakes
rivers
streams
ponds

59
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Marine animals live in _______ and _______ where salt content is high.

A

oceans
seas

60
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True or False: Freshwater habitats have higher oxygen levels than the seas and oceans.

A

True

61
Q

Give examples of freshwater animals.

A

frogs
crabs
shrimps
turtles
tadpoles

62
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Fishes that are common in freshwater habitat.

A

trout
catfish
carp

63
Q

Fishes are able to obtain oxygen through their ______.

A

gills

64
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Fishes are covered and protects their body by their _____

A

scales

65
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True or False: Frogs and toads have powerful muscles for jumping.

A

True

66
Q

How does frog catch flies and other insects?

A

Through their sticky tongue.

67
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True or False: Toads spend less time in water than frogs do. Their skins are drier with lots of bumps.

A

True.

68
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How can you tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile.

A

An alligator has a broad head and a rounded snout. A crocodile has a narrow head and a pointed snout.

69
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The _____ covers 70 percent of Earth. It contains salt and is rich in planktons. Numerous fishes, squids, sea urchins, starfish, and other animals live in these waters.

A

ocean

70
Q

It is an animal that is shaped like umbrellas. It is often transparent or translucent. Others are brightly colored.

A

jellyfish

71
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True or False: Jellyfish belongs to a group of animals called stinging-celled animals.

A

True

72
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Jellyfish has an armlike parts for protection and catching food are called.

A

tentacles.

73
Q

_____ and ____ are found in oceans. These animals have tube feet that help them move and get food.

A

starfish
sea urchins

74
Q

Squids have soft bodies called _____.

A

mantle

75
Q

How many tentacles does the squid has.?

A

ten

76
Q

Describe the defense adaptation of the squid.

A

Squid squirts a black ink to blind their enemies and dull their sense of smell.

77
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How does squid camouflage?

A

By changing their color and blending with their surroundings.

78
Q

True or False: Crabs are also marine animals. They are sometimes found on rocks or along sea shores.

A

True

79
Q

Is it true that the antennae of the crabs can sense vibrations, smell, and taste chemicals in the water to help detect prey or predators.

A

True

80
Q

What’s the purpose of the crab’s pincer?

A

They are used for feeding and for protection against enemies.

81
Q

Is a baglike structure that is filled with gas and helps the fish float.

A

Air bladder.

82
Q

Why do bony fishes such as milkfish, tuna and sharks have smooth scales that are covered with a slimy coating?

A

The slime and scales protect the fish. The slime also makes it easier for the fish to glide through water.

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