Question 2 of 4intermediate🔧 ApplyShort Answer2 marks

Group the following animals into two groups based on any feature other than those discussed in the chapter—cow, cockroach, pigeon, bat, tortoise, whale, fish, grasshopper, lizard.

Correct Answer

The animals can be grouped in different ways based on features not discussed in the chapter.

One way is: Group 1 (Animals that can fly): Pigeon, Bat. Group 2 (Animals that cannot fly): Cow, Cockroach, Tortoise, Whale, Fish, Grasshopper, Lizard.

Another way is: Group 1 (Vertebrates): Cow, Pigeon, Bat, Tortoise, Whale, Fish, Lizard. Group 2 (Invertebrates): Cockroach, Grasshopper.

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Explanation

The chapter discusses grouping animals based on movement, habitat, and other features. This question asks students to think of other features for grouping. Features like flying ability, presence of backbone (vertebrates/invertebrates), body covering (scales, fur, feathers), or number of legs can be used for grouping.

Solution Steps

  1. Animals can be grouped based on features not discussed in the chapter

  2. One grouping method is based on flying ability (can fly vs cannot fly)

  3. Another grouping method is based on vertebrates vs invertebrates

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