What plants and animals need to survive Knowledge-Based Practice

Questions

1. 1.

   Which basic survival requirement do terrestrial plants absorb from the soil through their roots to synthesize vital molecules and maintain healthy growth?

   • A) Carbon dioxide gas
   • B) Dissolved mineral nutrients
   • C) Direct solar radiation
   • D) Preformed organic sugars
2. 2.

   Which gas is an essential survival requirement that animals must obtain from their surroundings to release energy from food?

   • A) Carbon dioxide
   • B) Nitrogen
   • C) Oxygen
   • D) Hydrogen
3. 3.

   Which of the following is a fundamental survival requirement that provides animals with safety from predators and harsh weather conditions?

   • A) Sunlight
   • B) Carbon dioxide
   • C) Shelter
   • D) Soil nutrients
4. 4.

   While all living organisms require energy to survive, how do green plants fundamentally differ from animals in fulfilling their nutritional need?

   • A) Plants take in solid organic food from the soil, whereas animals generate nutrients internally.
   • B) Plants capture sunlight to manufacture their own food, whereas animals must eat other organisms.
   • C) Plants absorb pre-formed food directly through their leaves, whereas animals digest inorganic minerals.
   • D) Plants rely on animals to deliver ready-made nutrients, whereas animals survive solely on water and air.
5. 5.

   Both plants and animals have fundamental requirements that they must obtain from their environment to survive. Which of the following is a basic survival need shared by both plants and animals?

   • A) Shelter
   • B) Soil
   • C) Water
   • D) Sunlight

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