Shelter — Homes and Why We Need Them: 20 flashcards
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1. What is a shelter?
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A place that keeps us safe and protected.
2. Name three things a shelter protects us from.
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Sun, rain, and wind (also cold).
3. What is a house?
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A shelter built by people.
4. Do animals need shelters?
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Yes, animals also need shelters for safety and rest.
5. What do birds make as shelters?
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Nests.
6. What do bees make as shelters?
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Hives.
7. Where do ants live?
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In anthills.
8. Where do rabbits live?
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In burrows dug in the ground.
9. Name the parts of a house.
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Roof, walls, door, windows, and floor.
10. What does the roof protect us from?
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Rain and sun.
11. Why do we have doors in a house?
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To go in and out, and to lock for safety.
12. Why do we have windows?
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To let in light and air.
13. What are the three basic needs of life?
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Food, water, and shelter.
14. Why do houses in rainy places have sloping roofs?
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So rain slides off easily.
15. Why do houses in cold places have thick walls?
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To keep the house warm.
16. How can we take care of our shelter?
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Keep it clean and tidy, close doors and windows, and plant trees around.
17. What is a burrow?
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A shelter dug in the ground by animals like rabbits.
18. What is an anthill?
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A shelter made of soil where ants live.
19. Is a nest a shelter?
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Yes, a nest is a shelter for birds.
20. What does a shelter give us besides protection?
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Rest and comfort.
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