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Subjective Questions – Vertebrates

Instructions: Answer in full sentences. You may use examples to support your answers.

1. What is a vertebrate? Give one example.
2. Mammals and birds both use lungs to breathe. Write one difference between them.
3. A fish and a reptile both have scales. Explain how they are different in breathing.
4. Amphibians can live both on land and in water. Give two reasons why.
5. Imagine you see an elephant.
   • Which vertebrate group does it belong to?
   • Give two reasons for your answer.
6. Why do scientists put animals into groups such as mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish?