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Minerals were not once plants and animals. This is because life is composed of cells and minerals do not contain cells.
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What is needed by plants and animals to live and grow?
Well, plants need carbon dioxide and animals need oxygen.
What did Linnaeus do to help develop evolutionary theory?
proposed a new system of organization for plants, animals, and minerals, based upon their similarities
Is all the energy from plants passed on to the animal that eats it?
not specifically energy but nutrients and minerals are passed on. take humans for instance, were animals and we get nutrients from vegies
What do plants take in through the roots?
Water and Light
plants found in lithosphere?
The plants that live on the lithosphere include mineral based plants and the lithosphere covers all of the entire Earth.
Were minerials once living things?
In general no. However, living things can incorporate minerals in their structures such as the shells of sea creatures and the bones of animals or structures in plants. Sometimes after the animal dies these minerals are left behind in the shapes that the animals or plants made them.
What type of minerals is in your biome?
plants and animals
Food for plants and animals minerals in the soil that provide food and norishement for the plants?
nutrient
Do minerals contain material from dead plants and animals?
yes
What landforms did Christopher Columbus live in?
as plants landforms and animals and minerals
What are the sources of materials for remedies in ancient times?
minerals, animals, plants
Why do plants and animals compete most for?
Plants: -space -light -water -nutrients and minerals Animals: -food -mates(lovers) -space -water
Why do plants and animals need minerals?
Plants and animals are LIVING THINGS so they have cells.And when you have cells you need minerals to rejuvenate them.That is why they need it. To carryout different biochemical reactions for metabolic activities to sustain life.
How is life affected by the presence or absence of plants animals minerals and other resources?
animals need oxygen and plants produce oxygen. if there is no light for photosynthesis, then plants can not produce oxygen and animals cannot survive
What naturally occurring substance are rocks made of besides plants or animals?
Minerals
What is the four natural sources of pigments?
metal oxide, minerals, plants and animals
What is inside the food helps plants and animals grow?
Vitamins minerals and proteins
