What Living Things Need - Kindergarten Science

What do animals need to grow and have energy?

Food. Food provides nutrients and energy for all body functions.
Which option best completes the need: A plant in dry soil most likely needs more ____.

Water. Dry soil means the plant lacks water for its roots to absorb.
Which option is a sign a plant is not getting enough light: pale, stretched stems or short, sturdy stems?

Pale, stretched stems. Plants stretch toward light when they don't get enough.
What is the place called where an animal lives and finds what it needs?

Habitat. A habitat provides food, water, shelter, and space to live.
What do animals need to drink to live?

Water. Water helps animals stay hydrated and healthy.
What do plants need water for?

To grow and stay firm. Water fills plant cells and transports nutrients.
Identify the basic need shown: a bird building a nest in a tree.

Shelter (a safe place to live). The nest provides protection from weather and predators.
What do animals need to breathe to live?

Air. Animals use oxygen from air to get energy from food.
Identify what an animal is likely lacking if it is thirsty and searching for a pond.

Water. Thirsty animals search for water sources to drink.
Which option best shows a plant has enough space: crowded pot or roomy pot?

Roomy pot. Plants need room for roots to spread and grow.
What is the name for something that needs food, water, and air to stay alive?

A living thing. Living things grow, move, and reproduce, unlike non-living objects.
Which option is a need for a pet dog: water, a bicycle, or a video game?

Water. Dogs need water to survive; bicycles and games are not needs.
Which option is shelter: a nest or an open sidewalk?

A nest. Nests protect baby birds and eggs from weather and danger.
Which option is a sign a plant needs water: droopy leaves or strong upright leaves?

Droopy leaves. Wilting shows the plant lacks water pressure.
What do living things need besides food and water to survive in a safe place?

A suitable habitat (space and shelter). Living things need proper space and protection from danger.
Which option is an animal need: food, sticker, or video game?

Food. Food is essential; stickers and games are not needs.
What do all living things need from the environment to stay alive?

Food, water, air, and space (a place to live). These are the basic requirements for survival.
Which option best describes a living thing: it needs food and water, or it does not need anything?

It needs food and water. All living things require resources to survive.
Which option best shows a plant getting what it needs: sunlight, a toy, or a book?

Sunlight. Plants need light to make food, not toys or books.
What is the name for the place where an animal lives and gets what it needs?

Habitat. A habitat provides food, water, shelter, and space for survival.
What do plants need from the Sun to make their own food?

Sunlight. Plants use light energy to turn water and air into food.
What do animals need water for in order to live?

To stay hydrated and keep the body working. Water is essential for all body processes.
What do animals need to breathe in order to live?

Air (oxygen). Animals breathe oxygen from air to get energy from food.
What do plants need water for in order to live?

To grow and stay healthy. Water helps transport nutrients throughout the plant.
Which option is a plant getting what it needs: growing toward sunlight or staying in a dark closet?

Growing toward sunlight. Plants bend toward light to get energy for growth.
Which option is a habitat: a pond, a pencil, or a shoe?

A pond. A pond is a home where water animals can live.
Identify the need shown: a rabbit eating grass.

Food. Rabbits eat plants to get energy for living and growing.
Which plant part uses sunlight and air to help make food for the plant?

Leaves. Leaves are like tiny food factories for the plant.
Which option best shows an animal needs water: drinking from a pond or sleeping in a nest?

Drinking from a pond. Drinking water meets a basic survival need.
Which option is a shelter for an animal: a nest, a ball, or a spoon?

A nest. Nests provide shelter; balls and spoons are not animal homes.
What is one main reason animals need shelter?

Protection from weather and predators. Shelter keeps animals safe from storms and enemies.
What do plants need from the soil to grow and stay healthy?

Water and nutrients. Plants absorb these through their roots to grow.
What gas do many animals need to breathe to live?

Oxygen. This gas is released by plants and needed by animals.
Which option is a safe shelter for a bird: nest, puddle, or sunlight?

Nest. Birds build nests to protect eggs and babies.
What do plant roots mainly take in from the soil to help the plant live?

Water and nutrients. Roots absorb these from soil to help plants grow and stay healthy.
Which option is a need for most animals: toys, water, or stickers?

Water. Living things need water; toys and stickers are wants, not needs.
Which option is a basic need shared by both plants and animals: water, toys, or paint?

Water. Both plants and animals need water to survive and grow.
What do animals need to eat to get energy and grow?

Food. Animals cannot make their own food like plants can.
Which option is a plant need: water, toy, or television?

Water. Only water is a basic need; toys and TVs are not.
Which plant part takes in water and nutrients from the soil?

Roots. Roots act like straws to drink water from the ground.
Which option is needed by a plant to make food: sunlight, toy, or blanket?

Sunlight. Plants can't make food without light energy.
What do animals use food for?

Energy to move, grow, and stay healthy. Food provides fuel for all life activities.
What is the word for the place where an animal lives and gets what it needs?

Habitat. A habitat provides all the things an animal needs to survive.
Which option is a sign a plant needs water: drooping leaves or bright new leaves?

Drooping leaves. Without enough water, plants wilt and their leaves hang down.
Which option is a safe shelter for a rabbit: a burrow or the middle of a road?

A burrow. Burrows protect rabbits; roads are dangerous.
What do plants need from the Sun to help them make their own food?

Sunlight. Plants use light energy to convert water and CO₂ into food.
Which option is food for a rabbit: grass, rock, or air?

Grass. Rabbits are herbivores that eat plants.
Identify the basic need shown: a deer drinking from a stream.

Water. The deer is meeting its need to stay hydrated.
Which option is a basic need of plants: sunlight, television, or music?

Sunlight. Plants use sunlight's energy to make their own food.
What do many animals need for protection from weather and enemies?

Shelter. Shelter keeps animals safe from rain, cold, heat, and predators.
Identify the basic need shown: a rabbit eating grass.

Food. The rabbit is getting energy and nutrients from the grass.
Which option shows an animal getting air: breathing, sleeping, or hiding?

Breathing. Animals inhale air to get oxygen.
Which option best shows a plant need: water, loud music, or a hat?

Water. Plants need water to grow, not music or clothing.
Identify the need shown: a bird drinking from a puddle.

Water. Birds drink water to stay hydrated and healthy.
Which option is a basic need of all animals: water, rocks, or toys?

Water. All animals must drink water to survive, unlike rocks or toys.
Identify the part of a habitat that provides water for animals to drink.

A water source (pond, stream, lake). Animals visit these water sources daily to drink and stay alive.
Which option is a need for plants: sunlight, television, or music?

Sunlight. Plants need light to make food; TV and music aren't survival needs.
Which option is a sign an animal needs food: hungry searching or resting after eating?

Hungry searching. Animals look for food when they're hungry.
Identify the animal need shown: a fish swimming where there is room to move.

Space to live and move. Animals need room to find food and stay safe.
What gas do animals need to breathe to live?

Oxygen. Animals breathe oxygen to get energy from food.
What four basic needs do most plants have to live?

Water, air, sunlight, and space to grow. Plants need these to make food and grow properly.
Which option is a shelter for an animal: a cave, a ball, or a plate?

A cave. Caves protect animals from weather and danger.
Identify the best place for a frog to live: wet area near water or dry desert sand.

Wet area near water. Frogs need moisture to keep their skin wet.
Which option is an animal food source: plants/other animals or plastic?

Plants and other animals. Animals eat living things, not non-living materials like plastic.
Which option is water for a fish: pond, sand, or cloud?

Pond. Fish live in water and need it to breathe.
What is the basic need met by a burrow, den, or nest?

Shelter (a safe place to live). Animals need safe places to rest, hide, and raise young.
Which option is needed by a plant to grow: water, music, or paint?

Water. Plants absorb water through their roots.
What do animals need to eat to get energy for living?

Food. Food provides nutrients and energy for growth and movement.
Which plant part holds the plant up and moves water to the leaves?

Stem. The stem is like a highway for water to travel up the plant.
Which option is a basic need shared by both plants and animals: air, video games, or candy?

Air. Both plants and animals exchange gases with air to live.
What do animals use food for in order to live?

Energy to grow, move, and stay healthy. Food provides fuel for all body functions.
What four basic needs do most animals have to live?

Food, water, air, and shelter. These are essential for survival and health.
Identify the best place for a cactus to live: dry sunny area or wet dark area.

Dry sunny area. Cacti are adapted to hot, dry environments.
Which option is a sign a plant is not getting enough water: drooping leaves or new flowers?

Drooping leaves. Wilting shows the plant lacks water to stay firm.
What is shelter for an animal?

A place that provides safety and protection. Shelter keeps animals safe from weather and predators.

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