To solve this task, we need to match each description with the correct characteristic of life from the provided list. Let's go through each description step by step:
1.
The organism is a unicellular organism. It is only one cell.
- This description talks about the number of cells in the organism.
- The correct characteristic here is
A. Are made of cells.
2.
A plant needs sunlight to get the energy from the sun to grow into an adult.
- This description is about how the plant gets its energy.
- The correct characteristic here is
E. Use energy.
3.
A jellyfish reproduces by releasing eggs and sperm into the water. The eggs and sperm combine and form new jellyfish. The new jellyfish grow and develop.
- This description is about how the jellyfish makes new jellyfish.
- The correct characteristic here is
F. Reproduce.
4.
A lizard needs to move to get water and food. This helps it digest its food and grow.
- This description is about the lizard's movement to find food and water.
- The correct characteristic here is
C. Respond to the environment.
5.
A bacterium splits into two before it divides to make more bacteria.
- This description is about the bacterium making more bacteria.
- The correct characteristic here is
F. Reproduce.
6.
A caterpillar forms a cocoon on a branch and then emerges as a moth. It has changed its form.
- This description is about the caterpillar changing its form.
- The correct characteristic here is
B. Grow and develop.
Now, let's match these characteristics to the descriptions:
- The organism is a unicellular organism. It is only one cell. ->
A. Are made of cells
- A plant needs sunlight to get the energy from the sun to grow into an adult. ->
E. Use energy
- A jellyfish reproduces by releasing eggs and sperm into the water. The eggs and sperm combine and form new jellyfish. The new jellyfish grow and develop. ->
F. Reproduce
- A lizard needs to move to get water and food. This helps it digest its food and grow. ->
C. Respond to the environment
- A bacterium splits into two before it divides to make more bacteria. ->
F. Reproduce
- A caterpillar forms a cocoon on a branch and then emerges as a moth. It has changed its form. ->
B. Grow and develop
Final Answer:
A, E, F, C, F, B
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of characteristics of life worksheet middle school.
