Guess why these animals were staying near these plants.
Squirrels stay near plants because trees provide them with food (fruits, nuts, seeds), shelter (tree hollows for hiding and resting), and protection from predators.
They use tree branches for movement and twigs for building nests.
Butterflies stay near plants because flowers provide them with nectar for food, leaves offer resting places, and plants serve as suitable locations for laying eggs.
Caterpillars, which become butterflies, feed on plant leaves.
Explanation
The chapter explains that animals, birds, and insects use different parts of plants for food, shelter, and resting. Students are asked to apply this understanding to explain why specific animals they observed were near plants.
Solution Steps
Squirrels stay near plants for food (fruits, nuts, seeds), shelter (tree hollows), and protection from predators
Squirrels use tree branches for movement and twigs for building nests
Butterflies stay near plants for nectar from flowers, resting places on leaves, and locations for laying eggs
Caterpillars feed on plant leaves as part of the butterfly life cycle