Life Science - 1st Grade Science
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What similarities are there between this father and his offspring?
What similarities are there between this father and his offspring?
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These dogs are similar in many ways. They both have similar types of fur and colors (the puppy has some brown so his mother may have brown in her fur), their nose and face are similar shapes, and they look like the same breed of dog. Parents and their offspring are usually very similar.
These dogs are similar in many ways. They both have similar types of fur and colors (the puppy has some brown so his mother may have brown in her fur), their nose and face are similar shapes, and they look like the same breed of dog. Parents and their offspring are usually very similar.
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If a mother and father both have blonde hair and brown eyes, what would their child most likely look like?
If a mother and father both have blonde hair and brown eyes, what would their child most likely look like?
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The child would look similar to his or her parents because offspring usually have similar characteristics to their parents. The offspring would probably have brown eyes and blonde hair as well.
The child would look similar to his or her parents because offspring usually have similar characteristics to their parents. The offspring would probably have brown eyes and blonde hair as well.
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Adult plants and their offspring both use their to carry water and nutrients through the plant.
Adult plants and their offspring both use their to carry water and nutrients through the plant.
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Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) are both similar in that they use their stems to carry water and nutrients through the plant. Stems also hold leaves up and keep the plant held together.
Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) are both similar in that they use their stems to carry water and nutrients through the plant. Stems also hold leaves up and keep the plant held together.
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Plant offspring are similar to their parents, They both have that absorb water from the soil and keep the plant in place.
Plant offspring are similar to their parents, They both have that absorb water from the soil and keep the plant in place.
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The roots of a plant collect and absorb water from the soil. They also keep the plant anchored in place. Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) have this same structure.
The roots of a plant collect and absorb water from the soil. They also keep the plant anchored in place. Adult plants and their offspring (baby plants) have this same structure.
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The of both baby plants and adult plants collect sunlight to make food.
The of both baby plants and adult plants collect sunlight to make food.
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The leaves of a plant collect sunlight to make food. Adult plants and their offspring are similar in this function and structure.
The leaves of a plant collect sunlight to make food. Adult plants and their offspring are similar in this function and structure.
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Adult plants are fully-grown. Plant offspring are .
Adult plants are fully-grown. Plant offspring are .
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The term for a baby plant (or animal) is offspring. They are similar to their parents in many ways and share the same functions and many features.
The term for a baby plant (or animal) is offspring. They are similar to their parents in many ways and share the same functions and many features.
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How are baby plants like their parents?
How are baby plants like their parents?
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Baby plants are similar to their parents in a number of ways. They have similar features including leaf shape, color, and appearance. The plants will have the same parts as their offspring which are used for the same functions. Many baby plants are just miniature versions of their parents.
Baby plants are similar to their parents in a number of ways. They have similar features including leaf shape, color, and appearance. The plants will have the same parts as their offspring which are used for the same functions. Many baby plants are just miniature versions of their parents.
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Plants are very much, but not exactly, like their parents.
Plants are very much, but not exactly, like their parents.
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This is a true statement. Mature plants and their offspring have many things in common leaf shape, leaf color, vines, stem shape, and stem color. A baby plant can be matched with its parent based on the way they look. They are usually just smaller versions!
This is a true statement. Mature plants and their offspring have many things in common leaf shape, leaf color, vines, stem shape, and stem color. A baby plant can be matched with its parent based on the way they look. They are usually just smaller versions!
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How can you tell if an adult plant and a baby plant are related?
How can you tell if an adult plant and a baby plant are related?
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Adult plants and baby plants (offspring) will look very similar when related. Their leaf shape, color, vines, stem shape, stem color, and overall appearance will be very alike.
Adult plants and baby plants (offspring) will look very similar when related. Their leaf shape, color, vines, stem shape, stem color, and overall appearance will be very alike.
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What is the main characteristic that is different between an adult plant and a related baby plant?
What is the main characteristic that is different between an adult plant and a related baby plant?
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The most distinct difference between a baby plant and an adult plant is their size. They look very similar but baby plants are much smaller, like a miniature version.
The most distinct difference between a baby plant and an adult plant is their size. They look very similar but baby plants are much smaller, like a miniature version.
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What similarities are there between the young plants and the adult plant?
What similarities are there between the young plants and the adult plant?
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When comparing the adult plant to the offspring in different stages of growth, there are multiple similarities. It is obvious they are different sizes, but they have similar shaped leaves and stems, they are growing into the same shaped plant, and their colors are alike.
When comparing the adult plant to the offspring in different stages of growth, there are multiple similarities. It is obvious they are different sizes, but they have similar shaped leaves and stems, they are growing into the same shaped plant, and their colors are alike.
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Which baby plant is most likely the offspring of this pine tree?
Which baby plant is most likely the offspring of this pine tree?
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The correct answer choice is a match to the adult tree. It is most likely the offspring of the pine tree because they have similarly shaped leaves, are about the same color, and they appear to be growing in the same way in bunches.
The correct answer choice is a match to the adult tree. It is most likely the offspring of the pine tree because they have similarly shaped leaves, are about the same color, and they appear to be growing in the same way in bunches.
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Baby birds will chirp and cry to let their parents know they are hungry and want food. The parents know to bring them food when they hear the cries. One parent stays and watches the babies while the other goes to collect food.
How are the parents and offspring behaving to help them survive?
Baby birds will chirp and cry to let their parents know they are hungry and want food. The parents know to bring them food when they hear the cries. One parent stays and watches the babies while the other goes to collect food.
How are the parents and offspring behaving to help them survive?
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The parents and offspring are working together to survive. The babies have learned to call out for food and the parents know this means the babies are hungry. The parents have a system to watch the babies and collect food so everyone is safe.
The parents and offspring are working together to survive. The babies have learned to call out for food and the parents know this means the babies are hungry. The parents have a system to watch the babies and collect food so everyone is safe.
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Bird 1: Does not prepare a nest ahead of time, lays eggs near the ground in a weak nest.
Bird 2: Builds a strong nest ahead of time, lays her eggs in the nest high up in the trees.
Which bird is behaving in a way that will help the babies survive?
Bird 1: Does not prepare a nest ahead of time, lays eggs near the ground in a weak nest.
Bird 2: Builds a strong nest ahead of time, lays her eggs in the nest high up in the trees.
Which bird is behaving in a way that will help the babies survive?
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Bird 2 is behaving in a way to help her babies survive. She has picked a spot high in the trees away from predators and humans, she has built a strong nest, and she is ready for her eggs.
Bird 2 is behaving in a way to help her babies survive. She has picked a spot high in the trees away from predators and humans, she has built a strong nest, and she is ready for her eggs.
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How do some animal parents help their young grow up?
How do some animal parents help their young grow up?
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Some animals help their young grow up by protecting, feeding and teaching them skills. Many animal parents pass on patterns of behavior to their offspring so they can survive and grow into adults.
Some animals help their young grow up by protecting, feeding and teaching them skills. Many animal parents pass on patterns of behavior to their offspring so they can survive and grow into adults.
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Animal groups and their babies stay close together to help them survive.
Animal groups and their babies stay close together to help them survive.
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This statement is true. Many animal groups are careful to keep their babies close to them or in the center of the group, so they don't get lost or hurt. Elephants, for example, move all the babies to the middle when traveling, so they aren't able to get away from the group.
This statement is true. Many animal groups are careful to keep their babies close to them or in the center of the group, so they don't get lost or hurt. Elephants, for example, move all the babies to the middle when traveling, so they aren't able to get away from the group.
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What behavior is this mother using to keep her baby safe?
What behavior is this mother using to keep her baby safe?
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The mother chimpanzee in this photo is carrying her baby and keeping it close. The baby is not as fast as the mom or able to climb as well, so carrying the baby means it can keep up and won't get lost. The mothers keep the babies safe this way.
The mother chimpanzee in this photo is carrying her baby and keeping it close. The baby is not as fast as the mom or able to climb as well, so carrying the baby means it can keep up and won't get lost. The mothers keep the babies safe this way.
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What is this mother cat doing to help her kittens survive?
What is this mother cat doing to help her kittens survive?
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This mother cat is allowing her kittens to nurse and drink milk. She is in charge of feeding them to keep them alive. If she did not behave this way, the kittens would have no milk.
This mother cat is allowing her kittens to nurse and drink milk. She is in charge of feeding them to keep them alive. If she did not behave this way, the kittens would have no milk.
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Why would this bear show its babies how to climb a tree?
Why would this bear show its babies how to climb a tree?
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This behavior that the bear is showing is a way to stay safe and find food. Bears are great climbers, but they have to learn! Mother bears will show the babies how to climb, what foods are in threes to eat, and show that when they are in danger, they can climb the tree to safety.
This behavior that the bear is showing is a way to stay safe and find food. Bears are great climbers, but they have to learn! Mother bears will show the babies how to climb, what foods are in threes to eat, and show that when they are in danger, they can climb the tree to safety.
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Monkeys using tools is a survival behavior.
Monkeys using tools is a survival behavior.
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This is a true statement. Monkeys make tools to scare away snakes or predators, to play with, and to find food. Monkeys can push a stick into an anthill and then eat the ants off of it. They also will wave the sticks at a snake or hit them with it to scare them away from the group.
This is a true statement. Monkeys make tools to scare away snakes or predators, to play with, and to find food. Monkeys can push a stick into an anthill and then eat the ants off of it. They also will wave the sticks at a snake or hit them with it to scare them away from the group.
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