Exploring Animal Life Cycles

What does the term 'life cycle' imply in the context of animals?

• The process of aging in animals

• The stages an animal goes through from birth to death

• The migration patterns of animals

• The dietary habits of animals throughout their lives

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Why is it called a 'life cycle'?

• Because it repeats over generations

• Because it symbolizes the cycle of the seasons

• Because it is a cycle of eating and sleeping

• Because it involves circular movement

How many legs does a tadpole grow before it becomes a frog?

• It does not grow legs

• Six

• Four

• Two

What is the first stage of a frog's life cycle?

• Froglet

• Tadpole

• Egg

• Adult frog

At what stage does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly?

• After it learns to fly

• After it becomes a chrysalis

• Immediately after hatching

• After emerging from the egg

What is the final stage of a butterfly's life cycle?

• Adult butterfly

• Egg

• Chrysalis

• Caterpillar

What marks the beginning of a chicken's life cycle?

• The chick starts to grow feathers

• The egg is laid

• The chick hatches from the egg

• The chicken becomes an adult

How do bears primarily learn as they grow?

• By playing with other cubs

• From their mothers and fathers

• By hibernating

• From experiences in their environment

Which animal undergoes the least change in its life cycle?

• Bear

• Chicken

• Butterfly

• Frog

What is a common feature of all animal life cycles?

• They are unique to each animal

• They involve stages from birth to death

• They all start and end with the laying of eggs

• They all involve metamorphosis