Diversity of Living Things
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Which characteristic of living things refers to their ability to produce offspring?

  • Growth
  • Response to the environment
  • Reproduction (correct)
  • Needs

What do living things require to survive?

  • Entertainment and companionship
  • Air, food, and water (correct)
  • Sunlight and machines
  • Shelter and clothing

How do living things respond to their environment?

  • By staying completely still
  • By moving or altering behavior (correct)
  • By changing their habitat
  • By growing at an accelerated rate

Which example best illustrates the characteristic of growth in living things?

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Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of living things?

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What is a defining characteristic of flowering plants?

<p>They bear flowers that develop into fruits. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do non-flowering plants propagate?

<p>By spores stored in spore bags. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a flowering plant?

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What type of plant reproduces through spores rather than seeds?

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Where are spore bags located in non-flowering plants?

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What is a key characteristic that differentiates mammals from other animal groups?

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Which group of animals is characterized by having moist skin?

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What unique feature do insects possess that is not found in mammals or birds?

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How do reptiles primarily reproduce?

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Which of the following statements is true about fish?

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How do fungi primarily reproduce?

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What is a major characteristic of birds that distinguishes them from mammals?

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Which group includes animals that are able to live both on land and in water during different life stages?

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Which of the following statements about fungi is incorrect?

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What is the primary method of breathing for amphibians as adults?

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What beneficial role do fungi play in the environment?

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Which of the following fungi is known for its culinary use?

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Which disease is caused by certain types of fungi?

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What process do fungi use to break down dead matter?

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Which of the following is a way fungi can be beneficial?

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Which characteristic is NOT true for fungi?

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What type of environment do most fungi prefer to grow?

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Which of the following fungi is considered harmful?

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What process do bacteria use to break down dead matter into simpler substances?

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Which of the following is an example of a useful bacterium?

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What characteristic is true for most bacteria regarding nutrition?

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Which statement about harmful bacteria is correct?

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How do oil-consuming bacteria contribute to the environment?

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Flashcards

Growth

Living things increase in size and complexity.

Needs

Living things need air, food, and water to survive.

Reproduction

Living things make more of their own kind.

Response to environment

Living things react to changes in their surroundings.

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Living things

Things that grow, need air, food and water, reproduce and respond to their environment.

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Flowering Plant

A plant that produces flowers which develop into fruits containing seeds. This is how they reproduce.

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Non-Flowering Plant

A plant that does not produce flowers. Instead, they reproduce using spores stored in bags on the underside of their leaves.

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Fruit

The part of a flowering plant that develops from a flower and contains seeds.

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Spore

A small, single-celled reproductive unit produced by non-flowering plants like ferns and mosses.

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Spore Bag

A structure found on the underside of non-flowering plant leaves that contains spores.

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Mammals

Warm-blooded animals with fur or hair, that breathe air, give birth to live young, and produce milk to nourish their offspring.

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Fish

Cold-blooded creatures with scales, that breathe underwater through gills, usually lay eggs, and have fins for swimming.

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Amphibians

Cold-blooded animals that start life in water with gills and then transition to land with lungs or moist skin, laying eggs for reproduction.

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Insects

Small, six-legged creatures with a hard exoskeleton, that breathe through tiny holes called spiracles, lay eggs, and often have wings for flying.

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Reptiles

Cold-blooded animals with scales, that breathe air, lay leathery-shelled eggs, and often have tough skin.

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What's unique about mammals?

Mammals produce milk and suckle their young to nourish them. This is a defining characteristic of mammals.

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How do insects breathe?

Insects breathe through tiny holes in their body called spiracles. These holes are located on the sides of their abdomen.

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What do fungi use to reproduce?

Fungi reproduce by releasing spores, which are tiny reproductive units.

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What do fungi eat?

Fungi feed on living or dead plants and animals, breaking down their material into simpler substances.

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What makes fungi useful?

Many fungi are beneficial, such as edible mushrooms for food, yeast for baking and brewing, and fungi that decompose dead matter into fertilizer.

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What harm can fungi cause?

Some fungi are harmful, such as poisonous mushrooms, molds that cause food poisoning and damage, and fungi that cause infections like ringworm and athlete's foot.

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Where do fungi thrive?

Most fungi prefer damp, warm, and dark environments, as these conditions support their growth.

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Fungi reproduce

Fungi multiply by releasing tiny, single-celled units called spores.

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Fungi and food

Fungi don't make their own food; they get nutrients from plants or animals, living or dead.

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Useful Fungi

Some fungi are beneficial, like edible mushrooms, yeast for baking, and decomposers for soil enrichment.

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Harmful Fungi

Certain fungi can be harmful, causing illnesses like athlete's foot, damage to materials like leather, and poisoning from toxic mushrooms.

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Decomposition

Fungi break down dead matter into simpler substances, aiding in the recycling of nutrients.

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Bacteria's Food

Most bacteria can't make their own food, they rely on other living things, whether dead or alive, for nourishment.

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What are Bacteria?

Bacteria are incredibly small living things, so tiny they can only be seen under a microscope. They are found everywhere!

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Harmful Bacteria

Some bacteria cause sickness and disease, making us feel unwell. Examples include Salmonella and E-coli.

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Bacteria's Role

Bacteria play a vital role in breaking down dead things into simpler substances, a process called decomposition.

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Useful Bacteria

Bacteria can be helpful! They are used to make food like yogurt and cheese, and some even clean up oil spills.

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