Life Science - 4th Grade Science
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The brain is where all information received from the senses is processed.
The brain is where all information received from the senses is processed.
Animals take in information through their five senses, just like humans. Once the information is received, it is processed for understanding and reaction. The brain is the hub for all processing. The mind will send out messages to the rest of the body with instructions on how to react or behave with the information the five senses collected.
Animals take in information through their five senses, just like humans. Once the information is received, it is processed for understanding and reaction. The brain is the hub for all processing. The mind will send out messages to the rest of the body with instructions on how to react or behave with the information the five senses collected.
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Vipers, pythons, and boas have a special adaptation that allows them to process information uniquely. These snakes can detect infrared radiation from warm bodies up to a meter away. The snakes then build an image of what is emitting this heat to help the snake decide if it should attack or flee. Snakes have poor eyesight, so these pits are vital.
Which sentence demonstrates how the snakes process the information they receive?
Vipers, pythons, and boas have a special adaptation that allows them to process information uniquely. These snakes can detect infrared radiation from warm bodies up to a meter away. The snakes then build an image of what is emitting this heat to help the snake decide if it should attack or flee. Snakes have poor eyesight, so these pits are vital.
Which sentence demonstrates how the snakes process the information they receive?
All of the sentences provide essential information about vipers, pythons, and boas using pits in their heads as infrared radiation sensors. Still, only one demonstrates how the snakes process the information they receive. The holes collect the data, but the snakes' brain processes that data into something usable. "The snakes then build an image of what is emitting this heat to help the snake decide if it should attack or flee." is the sentence that explains how the data is used. An image is built from the information that allows the snake to "see" the figure and decide how to respond.
All of the sentences provide essential information about vipers, pythons, and boas using pits in their heads as infrared radiation sensors. Still, only one demonstrates how the snakes process the information they receive. The holes collect the data, but the snakes' brain processes that data into something usable. "The snakes then build an image of what is emitting this heat to help the snake decide if it should attack or flee." is the sentence that explains how the data is used. An image is built from the information that allows the snake to "see" the figure and decide how to respond.
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Echolocation is a behavior in which animals emit calls and then listen to the echoes that bounce back off of stable things in the environment. This behavior can be used to navigate and to find food or mates. Orcas, dolphins, sperm whales, and pilot whales are all creatures that use this function to gather information. They release small bursts of air from air sacs in their heads and then through their mouths. This burst of air will make a click or ringing sound. The sound will bounce off an object and return to the whale or dolphin. That information is then transferred to a centralized place (the brain) where it is processed, and the organism responds in ways that will help it survive and reproduce.
Where is the information processed that whales or dolphins receive?
Echolocation is a behavior in which animals emit calls and then listen to the echoes that bounce back off of stable things in the environment. This behavior can be used to navigate and to find food or mates. Orcas, dolphins, sperm whales, and pilot whales are all creatures that use this function to gather information. They release small bursts of air from air sacs in their heads and then through their mouths. This burst of air will make a click or ringing sound. The sound will bounce off an object and return to the whale or dolphin. That information is then transferred to a centralized place (the brain) where it is processed, and the organism responds in ways that will help it survive and reproduce.
Where is the information processed that whales or dolphins receive?
Whales and dolphins are such unique animals with this extraordinary characteristic. Echolocation is beneficial to these animals because of the depths at which some of them live. It is dark and hard to see to locate prey, so this adaptation assists them with the task. The information that is collected when the sound returns are processed in the brain. The sounds are made from stored air in the sacs and released through the mouth, but this is for sending out chirps. These animals are mammals and do not have gills. The returning information is processed through the brain.
Whales and dolphins are such unique animals with this extraordinary characteristic. Echolocation is beneficial to these animals because of the depths at which some of them live. It is dark and hard to see to locate prey, so this adaptation assists them with the task. The information that is collected when the sound returns are processed in the brain. The sounds are made from stored air in the sacs and released through the mouth, but this is for sending out chirps. These animals are mammals and do not have gills. The returning information is processed through the brain.
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When animals process information they have received, they often store it for use later as memories. These memories help to influence their future actions.
When animals process information they have received, they often store it for use later as memories. These memories help to influence their future actions.
This is a true statement. When animals receive information, it is processed through the brain. Many times the brain will store this information as a memory to help with similar situations in the future. An example we may all experience is touching something hot. If I touch a hot stove and burn my hand, I will remember in the future not to touch the hot stove again. This is a way to help ensure survival and the furthering of a species or family group.
This is a true statement. When animals receive information, it is processed through the brain. Many times the brain will store this information as a memory to help with similar situations in the future. An example we may all experience is touching something hot. If I touch a hot stove and burn my hand, I will remember in the future not to touch the hot stove again. This is a way to help ensure survival and the furthering of a species or family group.
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Animals process information to make decisions about how to respond.
Animals process information to make decisions about how to respond.
This statement is true. Animals receive information by using their five senses, and their brains process what has been taken in to make decisions about how to respond in situations. The nerves and neurons in the brain decipher the information and determine how the data will be stored or used.
This statement is true. Animals receive information by using their five senses, and their brains process what has been taken in to make decisions about how to respond in situations. The nerves and neurons in the brain decipher the information and determine how the data will be stored or used.
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Platypus have a "sixth-sense" that allows them to hunt underwater: electroreception. To find meals in the mud, it uses its bill to detect movements and subtle electric fields produced by its prey. Receptors on the bill detect changes in pressure and motion. Two types of receptors track the electrical signals produced by small prey when they contract their muscles. The platypus moves its head side-to-side to determine the direction and distance of its next meal by collecting and processing this sensory information. The platypus has about 40,000 of these special receptors.
Based on the passage, which of the following sentences best describes how the platypus processes an electrical signal?
Platypus have a "sixth-sense" that allows them to hunt underwater: electroreception. To find meals in the mud, it uses its bill to detect movements and subtle electric fields produced by its prey. Receptors on the bill detect changes in pressure and motion. Two types of receptors track the electrical signals produced by small prey when they contract their muscles. The platypus moves its head side-to-side to determine the direction and distance of its next meal by collecting and processing this sensory information. The platypus has about 40,000 of these special receptors.
Based on the passage, which of the following sentences best describes how the platypus processes an electrical signal?
The passage explains that platypus use electroreception signals via their bills to locate prey. Their bill may first detect the signal, but their brains must process the signal to then begin their hunt. Remember that the brain processes all information received from the senses.
The passage explains that platypus use electroreception signals via their bills to locate prey. Their bill may first detect the signal, but their brains must process the signal to then begin their hunt. Remember that the brain processes all information received from the senses.
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True or false: A chameleon changing colors is an example of an animal processing information.
True or false: A chameleon changing colors is an example of an animal processing information.
A chameleon changing colors is a perfect example of the nervous system (brain) at work. When the chameleon’s skin experiences a change in temperature or mood, its brain processes the shift and reacts appropriately by expanding and contracting cells that contain pigment sacs. Just like any other animal, the chameleon is reliant on its mind to process external stimuli.
A chameleon changing colors is a perfect example of the nervous system (brain) at work. When the chameleon’s skin experiences a change in temperature or mood, its brain processes the shift and reacts appropriately by expanding and contracting cells that contain pigment sacs. Just like any other animal, the chameleon is reliant on its mind to process external stimuli.
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True or false: Animals are similar to humans because they both use sense organs to gather information from the environment.
True or false: Animals are similar to humans because they both use sense organs to gather information from the environment.
The way in which an organism gathers information will depend on the organism and the body structures that pick up signals from the environment. Many animals, like humans, have sense organs that gather information from the environment through seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, and tasting. Some animals have sensory receptors or other mechanisms that allow them to sense such things as light, temperature, moisture, and movement.
The way in which an organism gathers information will depend on the organism and the body structures that pick up signals from the environment. Many animals, like humans, have sense organs that gather information from the environment through seeing, hearing, feeling, smelling, and tasting. Some animals have sensory receptors or other mechanisms that allow them to sense such things as light, temperature, moisture, and movement.
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Why is it important that the animals’ brains process and store information?
Why is it important that the animals’ brains process and store information?
Animals rely on their abilities to use sensory programs to stay alive. Their brains process information quickly to help them hunt, stay alive, and reproduce. Animals’ brains, like humans’, store information so they can also reference learned behaviors when similar scenarios arise and make decisions quickly.
Animals rely on their abilities to use sensory programs to stay alive. Their brains process information quickly to help them hunt, stay alive, and reproduce. Animals’ brains, like humans’, store information so they can also reference learned behaviors when similar scenarios arise and make decisions quickly.
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Which of the following is an example of a type of information an animal may process?
Which of the following is an example of a type of information an animal may process?
Animals process many different types of information. Snakes, for example, can process infrared radiation to assist in hunting. Chameleons process changes in temperature, and their skin changes colors accordingly. Platypus can detect electric signals using their bills to find prey in the mud.
Animals process many different types of information. Snakes, for example, can process infrared radiation to assist in hunting. Chameleons process changes in temperature, and their skin changes colors accordingly. Platypus can detect electric signals using their bills to find prey in the mud.
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When a habit has limited resources, there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive. What can this be described as?
When a habit has limited resources, there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive. What can this be described as?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is competition.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is competition.
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What is the process called when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat?
What is the process called when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is predation.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is predation.
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When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that gets killed?
When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that gets killed?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is prey.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is prey.
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When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that does the killing?
When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that does the killing?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive.
The correct answer for this question is predator.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive.
The correct answer for this question is predator.
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When a habit has limited resources, there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive. What can this be described as?
When a habit has limited resources, there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive. What can this be described as?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is competition.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is competition.
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What is the process called when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat?
What is the process called when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is predation.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is predation.
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When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that gets killed?
When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that gets killed?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is prey.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive
The correct answer for this question is prey.
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When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that does the killing?
When an organism hunts and kills another organism, what is the organism called that does the killing?
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive.
The correct answer for this question is predator.
In order to answer this question correctly, we need to understand the terms in the answer choices.
Predation is when an organism hunts and kills another organism to eat.
Prey: Within the process of predation, the prey is the organism that gets killed.
Predator: Within the process of predation, the predator is the organism that does the killing.
Competition is when a habit has limited resources and there is a struggle between organisms within the habit to survive.
The correct answer for this question is predator.
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Some species of moths drop to the ground when they hear a bat's echolocation chirp. If you go outside at night with a flashlight, the moths will flock to the light. You can shake a set of keys and observe many of the moths falling to the ground. This defense is to get out of the path of the bat, so they are not eaten.
What is this adaptation an example of?
Some species of moths drop to the ground when they hear a bat's echolocation chirp. If you go outside at night with a flashlight, the moths will flock to the light. You can shake a set of keys and observe many of the moths falling to the ground. This defense is to get out of the path of the bat, so they are not eaten.
What is this adaptation an example of?
Over many years animals develop adaptations as a species to help them survive, mate, and reproduce. Animals collect information from their surroundings, process the data, and as in this example, they respond to it. This reaction to the bat's echolocation chirp is a response that the brain sends out once if processes that the bat is nearby. If animals did not respond to the nearby danger, they would be at risk for injury or being eaten.
Over many years animals develop adaptations as a species to help them survive, mate, and reproduce. Animals collect information from their surroundings, process the data, and as in this example, they respond to it. This reaction to the bat's echolocation chirp is a response that the brain sends out once if processes that the bat is nearby. If animals did not respond to the nearby danger, they would be at risk for injury or being eaten.
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Platypus have a "sixth-sense" that allows them to hunt underwater: electroreception. To find meals in the mud, it uses its bill to detect movements and subtle electric fields produced by its prey. Receptors on the bill detect changes in pressure and motion. Two types of receptors track the electrical signals produced by small prey when they contract their muscles. The platypus moves its head side-to-side to determine the direction and distance of its next meal by collecting and processing this sensory information. The platypus has about 40,000 of these special receptors.
How does the platypus respond to the information it receives based on the passage?
Platypus have a "sixth-sense" that allows them to hunt underwater: electroreception. To find meals in the mud, it uses its bill to detect movements and subtle electric fields produced by its prey. Receptors on the bill detect changes in pressure and motion. Two types of receptors track the electrical signals produced by small prey when they contract their muscles. The platypus moves its head side-to-side to determine the direction and distance of its next meal by collecting and processing this sensory information. The platypus has about 40,000 of these special receptors.
How does the platypus respond to the information it receives based on the passage?
The platypus is an odd and unusual creature. It is only one of five mammals that lay eggs, it is semi-aquatic, billed, and has 40,000 receptors to detect electrical signals. These animals collect information from the environment around them and process what is received. Once the information is obtained, it has to be responded to or reacted to. The platypus will move its head side-to-side to narrow down the exact location of its prey. They can gauge how far away it is and which direction to travel. This is how the platypus can effectively track down its next meal.
The platypus is an odd and unusual creature. It is only one of five mammals that lay eggs, it is semi-aquatic, billed, and has 40,000 receptors to detect electrical signals. These animals collect information from the environment around them and process what is received. Once the information is obtained, it has to be responded to or reacted to. The platypus will move its head side-to-side to narrow down the exact location of its prey. They can gauge how far away it is and which direction to travel. This is how the platypus can effectively track down its next meal.
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