Life Science Mid-Term Review

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What are cold-blooded animals?

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Cold-blooded animals are those whose body temperature varies with the temperature of their environment. Examples include fish and amphibians.

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What is an instinct?

Back

An instinct is a natural behavior that an animal is born with, which does not need to be learned.

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Name the five main groups of vertebrates.

Back

The five main groups of vertebrates are fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals.

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What is the difference between inherited instincts and learned behaviors?

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Inherited instincts are behaviors that animals are born with, while learned behaviors are acquired through experience.

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Give an example of an inherited instinct.

Back

A duck knowing how to swim is an example of an inherited instinct.

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Which group do jellyfish belong to?

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Jellyfish belong to the group of invertebrates.

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What are mammals?

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Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that have hair or fur and usually give live birth.

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What is the role of gills in fish?

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Gills allow fish to breathe underwater by extracting oxygen from water.

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What is metamorphosis?

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Metamorphosis is the process by which some animals, like amphibians, undergo significant physical changes from juvenile to adult stages.

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What is the significance of migration in animals?

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Migration is a behavior where animals move from one region to another, often for breeding or finding food.

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