Explaining Survival Differences - 3rd Grade Science
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What is a claim in a survival explanation?
What is a claim in a survival explanation?
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A statement about which organism survives better and why. States your conclusion about survival with supporting reasons.
A statement about which organism survives better and why. States your conclusion about survival with supporting reasons.
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What is a trait in an organism when comparing survival differences?
What is a trait in an organism when comparing survival differences?
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A physical or behavioral characteristic of an organism. Features that make organisms different from each other.
A physical or behavioral characteristic of an organism. Features that make organisms different from each other.
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What does adaptation mean in a survival comparison?
What does adaptation mean in a survival comparison?
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A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment. Features that match what the environment needs for survival.
A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment. Features that match what the environment needs for survival.
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What does environment mean when explaining survival differences?
What does environment mean when explaining survival differences?
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The place and conditions where an organism lives. All the living and non-living things around an organism.
The place and conditions where an organism lives. All the living and non-living things around an organism.
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Which type of evidence is stronger for survival: observation or opinion?
Which type of evidence is stronger for survival: observation or opinion?
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Observation. Facts you can see or measure beat personal feelings.
Observation. Facts you can see or measure beat personal feelings.
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Identify the best evidence type for survival differences: data from a test or a guess.
Identify the best evidence type for survival differences: data from a test or a guess.
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Data from a test. Measured results are more reliable than random thoughts.
Data from a test. Measured results are more reliable than random thoughts.
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Which word best links evidence to a claim in science writing: because or maybe?
Which word best links evidence to a claim in science writing: because or maybe?
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Because. Shows cause-and-effect relationship between facts and conclusions.
Because. Shows cause-and-effect relationship between facts and conclusions.
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What should you compare first when two organisms live in the same habitat but survive differently?
What should you compare first when two organisms live in the same habitat but survive differently?
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Their traits that affect getting food, water, or safety. Basic needs determine survival success in any environment.
Their traits that affect getting food, water, or safety. Basic needs determine survival success in any environment.
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Which trait most directly increases survival in cold places: thick fur or bright colors?
Which trait most directly increases survival in cold places: thick fur or bright colors?
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Thick fur. Insulation keeps body heat in freezing temperatures.
Thick fur. Insulation keeps body heat in freezing temperatures.
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What is the correct meaning of competition in an ecosystem?
What is the correct meaning of competition in an ecosystem?
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Organisms struggle for the same limited resources. Not enough resources for all organisms.
Organisms struggle for the same limited resources. Not enough resources for all organisms.
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Which option is the strongest evidence for survival: opinion or repeated observation?
Which option is the strongest evidence for survival: opinion or repeated observation?
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Repeated observation. Facts seen multiple times are reliable.
Repeated observation. Facts seen multiple times are reliable.
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What is the best meaning of resource in a habitat (give one clear definition)?
What is the best meaning of resource in a habitat (give one clear definition)?
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Something needed to live, such as food, water, or shelter. Essential for survival and reproduction.
Something needed to live, such as food, water, or shelter. Essential for survival and reproduction.
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What is mimicry in a survival explanation?
What is mimicry in a survival explanation?
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A trait that makes one organism look like another. Protects by copying dangerous organisms' appearance.
A trait that makes one organism look like another. Protects by copying dangerous organisms' appearance.
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What is a predator-prey relationship?
What is a predator-prey relationship?
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A predator hunts and eats a prey organism. One organism benefits by eating the other.
A predator hunts and eats a prey organism. One organism benefits by eating the other.
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What is camouflage in a survival explanation?
What is camouflage in a survival explanation?
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Coloring or patterns that help an organism blend in. Hides organisms from predators or prey.
Coloring or patterns that help an organism blend in. Hides organisms from predators or prey.
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