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3rd Grade Unit 8
Investigating Structures and Functions of Organisms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Environment | All of the living and nonliving elements in a particular (geographic) area |
| Function | What something is used for; purpose |
| Habitat | The place where an organism lives; habitats supply the organism with food, shelter, moisture, and temperature for survival |
| Protection | The instinct in animals for self-preservation; a way to “fight back” and defend itself when threatened |
| Structure | A body part that does a certain “job” for an organism |
| Survive | Continue to live or exist |