Standard Science Primary 3 Diversity

Jun Jie placed two identical grasshoppers in two different jars, A and B. Jar A was covered with a mesh wire while Jar B was sealed with a plastic lid. Both jars had wet cotton wool. After one day, the grasshopper in Jar B died but the one in Jar A was still alive. This shows that living things need __________ to survive.

A air
B water
C sunlight
D food
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Step 1: Identify the difference between the two setups (Mesh wire vs. Sealed lid). Step 2: Mesh wire allows air to enter; a sealed lid prevents it. Step 3: The grasshopper in Jar B died due to the lack of air. Step 4: Conclusion: Living things need air to survive.

Correct answer: air

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