True. Mammals have backbones so they are vertebrates.
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True or false. All birds can fly.
False. Some birds cannot fly. For example, penguins cannot fly, instead they use their wings to help them swim.
100
True or False. Fish have lungs to help them breathe.
False. Fish have gills to help them breathe.
100
True or False. Reptiles are warm-blooded animals.
False. Reptiles are cold-blooded animals.
100
True or false. Amphibians live on land and in water.
True.
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Name 2 mammals that we studied in chapter 2.
Mule deer, flying squirrel and chipmunk.
200
Name 2 birds that we studied in chapter 2.
Nightjar, hummingbird and a penguin.
200
Name 2 fish that we studied in chapter 2.
Porcupine fish, catfish, stingray.
200
Name 2 reptiles that we studied in chapter 2.
Chameleon, snake and desert iguana.
200
Name 2 amphibians that we studied in chapter 2.
Tree frogs and toads.
300
How could you tell if an animal is a mammal? (Explain 3 ways you can tell.)
1. It has a backbone.
2. It has fur or hair.
3. Its babies are born live.
4. Babies drink their mother's milk.
300
How can you tell if an animal is a bird. (Explain 3 ways you can tell.)
1. It has a backbone.
2. It has feathers.
3. It has wings.
4. Babies are hatched from eggs.
300
How can you tell if an animal is a fish? (Explain 3 ways you can tell.)
1. It has a backbone.
2. It lives underwater.
3. It breathes through gills.
3. Babies are hatched from eggs.
300
How can you tell if an animal is a reptile? (Name 3 ways
1. It has a backbone.
2. It has dry, scaly skin.
3. It is cold-blooded.
4. Its babies are hatched from eggs.
300
How can you tell if an animal is a an amphibian? (Explain 3 ways you can tell.)
1. It has a backbone.
2. It lives on land and in water.
3. It has smooth, wet skin.
4. Babies are hatched from eggs.
400
How does a mule deer adapt to the cold winter.
The mule deer camouflages itself so it blends in with its environment. It changes color from brown in the summer to gray in the winter.
400
How does a penguin's feathers help it to survive in the cold Antartic winters?
The penguin has top feathers which are waterproof. Under that layer of feathers is another layer of tiny feathers. The tiny feathers trap the air and keep the penguin warm.
400
How are fish adapted to life underwater?
Fish have gills. The gills are body parts that help the fish get oxygen from the water.
400
How is a reptile adapted to survive a desert habitat?
Reptiles are adapted to changes in the air temperature. A reptile's body is cold when the air is cold. A reptile's body is warm when the air is warm.
400
What helps frogs to live in marsh habitats?
Smooth, wet skin help frogs live in moist environments.
500
How does camouflage help a mammal stay safe from its predators?
Camouflage lets an animal blend in with its environment. This makes it hard for the predator to see it.
500
What is a hummingbird's adaptation? Explain how this adaptation helps it to survive.
Hummingbirds have a long beak. This beak allows the hummingbird to drink the nectar from flowers.
500
What is the porcupine fish' adaptation? Do you think a porcupine's fish is a good adaptation to help it survive? Why or why not?
The porcupine fish's adaptation is its spikes. The spikes are a good adaptation because enemies do not want to go near an animal with spikes because they can get hurt.
500
How does a chameleon use its adaptation to survive?
A chameleon has a long tongue. At the end of its tongue, there is a sticky ball. The chameleon can catch its food because the food sticks to the ball at the end of its tongue.
500
What is the difference between a frog and a toad?
A frog has smooth, wet skin and spends more time in the water. A toad has rough, bumpy skin and spends more time on land.