Plants Similarities to Their Parents - 1st Grade Science
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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 does the word offspring mean? Example: The mother eagle looks after her offspring until they leave the nest.
What does the word offspring mean? Example: The mother eagle looks after her offspring until they leave the nest.
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Offspring is the young of a plant or animal. In the example, the mother eagle is taking care of her babies until they leave the nest. Plants and animals reproduce and their babies are called offspring.
Offspring is the young of a plant or animal. In the example, the mother eagle is taking care of her babies until they leave the nest. Plants and animals reproduce and their babies are called offspring.
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How are animal offspring similar to their parents?
How are animal offspring similar to their parents?
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Animal offspring are similar to their parents because they have many of the same or similar features. They may have the same coloring, eye colors, patterns, but just be a smaller version. They inherit their traits and appearance from their parents, so there is some resemblance.
Animal offspring are similar to their parents because they have many of the same or similar features. They may have the same coloring, eye colors, patterns, but just be a smaller version. They inherit their traits and appearance from their parents, so there is some resemblance.
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How are the mother and baby tigers similar?
How are the mother and baby tigers similar?
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The mother tiger and her offspring are similar in their coloring, pattern, features, and builds. They are different because of their size. The adult tiger is much larger than the baby tiger.
The mother tiger and her offspring are similar in their coloring, pattern, features, and builds. They are different because of their size. The adult tiger is much larger than the baby tiger.
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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 difference between the mother and baby elephant?
What is the main difference between the mother and baby elephant?
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The main difference between the two elephants is their size. The adult and baby both have similar coloring, ear shape, trunks, and builds. The mother elephant is much larger than its offspring.
The main difference between the two elephants is their size. The adult and baby both have similar coloring, ear shape, trunks, and builds. The mother elephant is much larger than its offspring.
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A small, orange kitten walks up to a big, grey dog and wonders if it is his mother. How can we tell the dog is NOT his mother?
A small, orange kitten walks up to a big, grey dog and wonders if it is his mother. How can we tell the dog is NOT his mother?
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The dog and kitten are two different species, so there is no way that the dog is the kitten's mother! They look nothing alike and are not the same animal, so that is a big clue! Animal parents and their offspring have to be the same species and will have some things in common.
The dog and kitten are two different species, so there is no way that the dog is the kitten's mother! They look nothing alike and are not the same animal, so that is a big clue! Animal parents and their offspring have to be the same species and will have some things in common.
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Which cat is most likely his mother?
Which cat is most likely his mother?
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The cat that is most likely his mother is very similar to him. Animal offspring are similar to their parents and will have features that are alike. There will be some differences
The cat that is most likely his mother is very similar to him. Animal offspring are similar to their parents and will have features that are alike. There will be some differences
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Baby animals look identical to their parents in all ways.
Baby animals look identical to their parents in all ways.
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Animal parents and their offspring do not look exactly the same. Baby animals inherit traits from both parents and are not the same size as adult animals.
Animal parents and their offspring do not look exactly the same. Baby animals inherit traits from both parents and are not the same size as adult animals.
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This picture is of an adult goose and its offspring. Why does the baby goose look different?
This picture is of an adult goose and its offspring. Why does the baby goose look different?
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The baby goose and its parent look different because offspring and adults look similar, not exact. The geese both have two legs, two wings, similar shaped bills, and bodies. They are different colors because the baby goose has not gotten its feathers yet and is much smaller than the adult goose.
The baby goose and its parent look different because offspring and adults look similar, not exact. The geese both have two legs, two wings, similar shaped bills, and bodies. They are different colors because the baby goose has not gotten its feathers yet and is much smaller than the adult goose.
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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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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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