Comparing the life cycles of amphibians and insects | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

We can use scientific diagrams to compare ___ and differences.

Answer explanation

Similarities and differences can be compared using diagrams such as tables or Venn diagrams.

Which of these diagrams would we use to compare the similarities and differences of two things?

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Answer explanation

Venn diagrams are useful for communicating similarities and differences between two things.

What information goes in the middle of a Venn diagram, where the circles overlap?

• Similarities between two objects.

• Differences between two objects.

• Things that neither object has.

Answer explanation

Things that are common or shared between two objects go in the middle of Venn diagrams.

Which stage does not appear in both insect and amphibian life cycles?

• Egg

• Larva

• Pupa

• Adult

Answer explanation

Amphibians do not transform inside a pupa as part of their life cycle.

What is the name for the life cycle stage at which both insects and amphibians can reproduce?

Answer explanation

Both insects and amphibians can reproduce and have their own offspring when they reach the adult stage in their life cycles.