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Animals Scientific Process Hodge Podge 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 10 Point 20 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points 30 Points 40 Points 50 Points Ecosystems Plants
Bob is observing flowering plant seeds in his garden and wants to record when he saw the stage of germination. What should he look for?
Green stem and tiny leaves (sprout)
Why do some trees lose their leaves in winter and some don’t?
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in the fall or winter conifers don’t. Northern trees lose their leaves because of the cold, but Florida trees either don’t or lose them later because of mild weather.
Seed bearing plants reproduce with seeds. How do nonseed bearing plants reproduce?
spores
Which seed bearing plants do not produce flowers?
Conifers
Bob observed his flower. He listed some inherited characteristics. Name 3 he could have listed.
Petal color, size, shape
Why do some birds in Florida hatch eggs in November and not just in the spring?
The winter is warmer in Florida
What do all animals need to survive?
Sun, water, oxygen, food (nutrients), shelter/space
How do plants and animals get energy?
Plants get energy from the Sun. Animals eat plants or other animals to get energy.
Some insects such as stink bugs do not follow complete metamorphosis: egg, larva, pupa, adult. Incomplete metamorphosis stages are egg, _____ adult.
nymph
Name the 5 classes of vertebrates
Mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish
What did the owl pellet tell us about the owl’s habitat?
The owl pellet told us what lived in the owl’s habitat.
In a food web, who are the producers? Where do they get their energy?
Plants The Sun
What are decomposers?
Organisms that break down organic matter turning it into nutrients
What are the three types of consumers?
Herbivores, omnivores and carnivores
What is photosynthesis and what do plants need for photosynthesis?
Photosynthesis is the process in green plants to make food for themselves and animals. They need Sun, water and carbon dioxide for photosynthesis.
After observing a biome, Bobi asked herself what might happen if a different animal came into that biome. She wrote down what she thought in her lab book. What part of the scientific process is Bobi doing?
Making a hypothesis
Bob keeps a chart of the tree in his yard all year to observe the changes. Which of the following statements can be scientifically tested?
1.The tree looks awesome in the fall. 2.The squirrels eat acorns 2 times a day from this tree. 3.The bark feels rough.
What part of the food chain is missing? Sun grass ___ panther
Herbivore or omnivore
Bees and other insects fly to flowers to collect nectar. What other process are they helping with?
pollination
Florida grows a variety of trees. Some have flowers and some have cones. How are seeds dispersed? (3 ways) (BONUS: How are cone seeds are dispersed?)
Animals, wind, water (BONUS: wind)
Florida has many invasive species of plants and animals. When they come to our state, what impact do they have on the native plants and animals?
They prevent our native plants and animals from getting what they need to live (water, air, nutrients, energy, space/shelter)
Name the 5 nonliving things all living things need to survive.
Air, water, Sun, space/shelter, nutrients
Bob found a seed and planted it. When it grows, how can Bob figure out what kind of plant it is?
Look at the physical characteristics like the petals, stem, leaves, fruits, color
Cacti have small, sharp leaves for protection. Unlike most green plants, cacti conduct photosynthesis in the stem because there is more surface area to collect sunlight. The ability to use the stem for photosynthesis is an example of what?
Adaptation
The water lilies in a swamp in Florida began to die after a factory opened nearby. Why?
Pollution or temperature change
Make your wager
Bobi thinks their dog likes her more than her brother, Bob. Bob disagrees. How can Bobi test her hypothesis?
Bobi and Bob could go to different parts of the house and call the dog.