Question 7 of 15intermediate🔍 AnalyzeShort Answer3 marks

Complete the following table discussing with peers about the characteristics of animals on land and animals in water.

Animals on LandAnimals in Water
Cannot breathe in water.Have fins to swim.
Correct Answer

Animals on Land:

  • Cannot breathe in water
  • Have legs for walking/running
  • Body covered with fur or skin
  • Cannot survive underwater for long periods

Animals in Water:

  • Have fins to swim
  • Have gills to breathe underwater
  • Body streamlined for swimming
  • Can stay underwater continuously
Exercise: Life in Water | Q: 1 | (Page Page 14-15)
For More Understanding

Explanation

The chapter on Page 14-15 asks students to complete a table comparing characteristics of land and water animals. The Information Card on Page 16 provides examples like dragonfly, water scorpion, pond heron, freshwater turtle, and water snake, showing various adaptations of aquatic life.

Solution Steps

  1. Land animals cannot breathe in water

  2. Land animals have legs for walking/running

  3. Land animals have bodies covered with fur or skin

  4. Land animals cannot survive underwater for long periods

  5. Water animals have fins to swim

  6. Water animals have gills to breathe underwater

  7. Water animals have streamlined bodies for swimming

  8. Water animals can stay underwater continuously

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