Individual Worksheet
Subject: Biology
Topic: Nutrition and Digestion in Vertebrates
Grade/Age: 8th Grade
Student's Name: _________________________________
Date: _________________________________
Instructions for the Student:
Hello! This worksheet will help you learn about how different vertebrates eat and digest their food. Read each task carefully. Write your answers in the spaces provided or complete the diagrams/tables. Use your textbook, notes, or other reliable sources to find information. Try to complete all tasks. Good luck!
Task 1: Key Terms Matching
Match the term on the left with its correct definition on the right. Write the corresponding letter in the space provided.
| Term | Definition | Your Answer |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Herbivore | A. An organism that eats both plants and animals. | 1. _____ |
| 2. Carnivore | B. The process of breaking down food into simpler substances. | 2. _____ |
| 3. Omnivore | C. An organism that eats only plants. | 3. _____ |
| 4. Digestion | D. The type of teeth used for tearing flesh. | 4. _____ |
| 5. Canine | E. An organism that eats only other animals. | 5. _____ |