| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| What is a mammal? | It is an animal that has fur or hair and makes milk to feed its young. |
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What is a bird? |
It is an animal that has feathers and wings. |
| What is a reptile? | It is an animal whose skin is covered with dry scales. |
| What is an adaptation? | It is a body part or action that helps a living thing meet its needs. |
| Why is the sun important to reptiles? | They get heat from the sun because their body temperature changes with the air temperature. |
| What is a fish? | It is an animal that lives in water and has gills. |
| How is an amphibian different from other animals? | It lives part of its life in water and part of its life on land. Most young look different from their parents. |
| What body parts help an animal adapt in water? | Fins or flippers help animals move in water. |
| Name three body parts that help an animal adapt on land. | strong legs, sharp claws, and colored fur to hide |
| What adaptations do birds have that help them fly in in the air? | Birds have feathers and tails to help them move in different ways. They also have hollow bones that are strong and light. |
| Why does a whale come out of the ocean after a long time? | It is an usual mammal and needs to come out of the ocean to breathe air with its lungs. |
| What happens if an animal does not get what it needs to live? | The animal has to move or its body needs to change. |
