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What are the characteristics of fish?

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Fish are cold-blooded, have scales, and live in water.

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

Back

Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the leaves.

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What is a pouch in relation to marsupials?

Back

A pouch is a special skin fold where marsupials carry and protect their babies.

Front

What does it mean for an organism to be cold-blooded?

Back

Cold-blooded organisms take on the temperature of their environment.

Front

What are the defining features of mammals?

Back

Mammals have hair, teeth, give live birth, and feed milk to their young.

Front

What is the difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

Back

Vascular plants have specialized tissues (xylem and phloem) for transporting water and nutrients, while nonvascular plants do not.

Front

Can you name a cold-blooded animal?

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Examples of cold-blooded animals include reptiles, amphibians, and fish.

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What is the role of phloem in plants?

Back

Phloem transports sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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What type of animal is a marsupial?

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Marsupials are mammals that carry their young in a pouch, such as kangaroos and koalas.

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What is the habitat of most fish?

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Most fish live in water, including oceans, rivers, and lakes.