Basic Needs of Living Things

Basic needs for living things

Food, water & air

The reason why humans and animals need food

To obtain energy and growth

The reason why humans and animals need water

To quench thirst

The reason why humans and animals need air

To breathe

The reason why humans and animals need shelter

To protect themselves from rain, heat and danger

Things that are needed by a plant to make food

Air, water and sunlight

The source of oxygen for humans and animals

Air

The source of energy for humans and animals

Food

Shelter for humans

House

Shelter for bats

Cave