Animals and Their Habitats — Flashcards

Grade 1 · Science · Flashcards

Review key habitat and animal vocabulary with these 12 flashcards!

Flashcards

habitat: The natural place where an animal lives and gets what it needs to survive.
adaptation: A special body feature or behavior that helps an animal survive in its habitat.
forest: A habitat with many trees, home to deer, owls, bears, and squirrels.
ocean: A large saltwater habitat home to fish, whales, and dolphins.
desert: A dry habitat with little rain, home to camels and lizards.
Arctic: An icy cold habitat near the North Pole, home to polar bears and seals.
grassland: A wide open habitat covered in grass, home to lions, zebras, and elephants.
shelter: A safe resting place that protects animals from danger and weather.
predator: An animal that hunts other animals for food.
prey: An animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal.
gills: Body parts fish use to breathe oxygen out of water.
webbed feet: Feet with skin between the toes that help animals like ducks swim.