1.7 To distinguish between herbivores, carnivores and omnivores  (Page 2/2)

Carnivores are found everywhere:

• on land
• in the sea
• among birds
• and in the insect world

Supply an appropriate example of each in the space provided!

(c) OMNIVORES

Omnivores eat a variety of foods, including meat and vegetables. Baboons, rats, cockroaches and people are all examples of omnivores.

They normally have small ears and eyes set in the front of their heads.

What do you remember?

SUMMATIVE: 10

(i) Explain the term ecosystem:

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(ii) Name THREE examples of resources from the non-living environment:

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1. Complete the following diagram:

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(iv) Rename the living organisms in the ecosystem:

Plants

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caterpillars

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birds

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hawks

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tertiary consumer

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(v) Name TWO examples of herbivores:

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(vi) What is the difference between the food of carnivores and herbivores?

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(vii) Choose an example of both a carnivore and omnivore and then answer the following questionnaire, in order to do a comparative study: (You may work in groups of 2 or 3)

Assessment

Learning Outcome 1: The learner will be able to act confidently on curiosity about natural phenomena, and to investigate relationships and solve problems in scientific, technological and environmental contexts.

Assessment Standard 1.2: We know this when the learner leads investigations and gathers data.

Learning Outcome 2: The learner will know and be able to interpret and apply scientific, technological and environmental knowledge.

Assessment Standard 2.1: We know this when the learner recalls meaningful information;

Assessment Standard 2.2: We know this when the learner categorises information.