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Some firefly larvae can glow

True

Fish breathe through gills.

True

The glow of fireflies can warn predators that they taste bad

True

Grasshoppers have compound eyes that help them see in all directions

True

Many amphibians have smooth

False

moist skin with no scales.

True

Fish use wings to swim.

False

What happens to tadpoles as they grow into frogs?

They turn into fish

They lose tails and develop lungs and legs

They keep their tails

They grow wings

Amphibians are cold-blooded animals.

False

True

What do tadpoles use to breathe?

Nostrils

Skin

Gills

Lungs

Where do blue marlins live?

Cold lakes

Swamps

Warm ocean waters

Rivers

Most grasshoppers are green or brown to help them camouflage

True

Grasshoppers are diurnal meaning they are active during the day

False

True

Grasshoppers make a chirping noise by rubbing their wings together

False

Fish breathe using their lungs.

False

How fast can a blue marlin swim?

Up to 80 km/h

10 km/h

120 km/h

50 km/h

How many legs do most amphibians have?

None

Two

Six

Four

The blue marlin can weigh more than 900 kg.

True

Fireflies use their glow only to attract food

False

Birds lay eggs.

True

False

Tuna fish are one of the fastest swimmers in the ocean.

True

Blue marlins are easy to find near the beach.

False

Fish use fins to help them swim.

True

On which continent can amphibians NOT be found?

Europe

Australia

Asia

Antarctica

Nearly all amphibians lay eggs in or near water.

True

False

Where do emus live?

South America

Europe

North America

Australia

Give one reason why fireflies are disappearing

Light pollution

pesticides

or habitat loss

All birds have feathers.

True

False

Blue marlins live in rivers.

False

Grasshoppers are jumping insects

True

Emus are birds.

True

False

Most amphibians eat small prey like slugs

True

worms

and spiders.

False

Tuna fish can weigh more than a lion.

True

What is one way emus survive in the wild?

Answers may vary

Pro or Con: All birds should be able to fly.

Con

Pro

Where do amphibians like to live?

Deserts

High mountains

Damp places

Saltwater oceans

Tuna can swim over 70 kilometers per hour.

True

What is a vertebrate?

A cold-blooded animal

An animal with a backbone

A fish

An animal without a backbone

Emus are one of the largest birds in the world.

False

True

Do you think humans should reduce light pollution to help fireflies? Why or why not?

Critical thinking/opinion

Tuna fish live in saltwater oceans.

True

Firefly light is almost 100% energy efficient

True

What do blue marlins eat?

Smaller fish

Seaweed

Crabs

Sharks

Name another bird that cannot fly.

Hawk

Ostrich

Parrot

Eagle

Some people fish for blue marlins in tournaments.

True

Why do you think fireflies evolved to make light instead of sound?

Critical thinking - to communicate safely or warn predators

Why do scientists want to protect blue marlins?

To eat them

So they don’t become endangered

To put them in zoos

To race them

Tuna is a popular food in many countries.

True

Each firefly species has its own flashing pattern

True

There are over ten species of grasshopper in the United Kingdom

True

Fish breathe using their ears.

False

Why do you think some birds can fly and others cannot?

Answers may vary

Grasshoppers use their antennae to sense their environment

True

Tuna can grow as big as a small car.

True

How is firefly light different from a light bulb?

It is "cold light" and wastes no energy as heat

Fish have feathers.

False

Name one type of amphibian.

Turtle

Frog

Dolphin

Eagle

Grasshoppers have mandibles used for biting and chewing

True

Why do male and female fireflies flash in special patterns?

To find each other/mating

Pro or Con: Emus are interesting animals to study.

Con

Pro

Pro or Con: Emus should be kept in zoos.

Con

Pro

Would you like to keep an emu as a pet? Why or why not?

Answers may vary

Fish are warm-blooded animals.

False

Emus can fly.

True

False

What are the three main body parts of an insect?

thorax

Head

abdomen

Grasshoppers eat grasses

True

flowers

leaves

and seeds

Fish can be found in lakes

True

and oceans.

rivers

Fireflies are also called lightning bugs

True

When do blue marlins show their bright blue stripes?

When hunting

When they jump out of water

At night

When sleeping

Tuna fish have torpedo-shaped bodies.

True

Blue marlins have red and yellow stripes.

False

What is the change called when amphibians grow and develop?

Metamorphosis

Pollination

Migration

Hibernation

What do fish use to breathe?

Gills

Lungs

Skin

Nostrils

How do feathers help birds?

Answers may vary

Pro or Con: Flightless birds are just as special as flying birds.

Con

Pro

Fish can live in oceans

rivers

and lakes.

True

Tuna fish breathe through gills.

True

What is the funniest bird you know?

Answers may vary

What color is a blue marlin's back?

Blue

Black

Green

Purple

How long can a blue marlin grow?

1 meter

10 meters

Over 4 meters

2 meters

What do emus use their strong legs for?

Digging holes

Swimming

Climbing trees

Running fast

The blue marlin has a long jaw like a spear.

True

Blue marlins are slow swimmers.

False

Frogs lay eggs in water. What are these eggs called?

Frogspawn

Tadpoles

Spawnlings

Larvae

Grasshoppers are herbivores

True

Why can’t emus fly?

They have small wings

They have no feathers

They are too young

They are tired

Grasshoppers chirp to mark territory and attract mates

True

Amphibians are vertebrates that live in water and on land.

True

False

How many types of amphibians are there around the world?

Around 8000

Around 500

Around 2000

Around 10000

Firefly light produces a lot of heat

False

All grasshoppers can fly

False

What is the scientific word for fireflies producing light?

Bioluminescence

Tuna fish lay eggs in the water.

True

Tuna fish only swim in small ponds.

False

Why do birds lay eggs instead of giving live birth?

Answers may vary

Fireflies are most common in cold

False

dry deserts

Their strong back legs allow them to jump long distances to escape predators

True

What is one thing all birds have?

Fur

Skin

Feathers

Scales

All fish live on land.

False

Grasshoppers are found on every continent including Antarctica

False

Fish are mammals.

False

Fireflies are actually beetles

True

Pro or Con: Bird watching is a fun hobby.

Con

Pro

Most fish are covered in scales.

True

Name two helpful insects mentioned in the passage

Bees and ladybugs

Tuna fish are very slow swimmers.

False

Insects have four main body parts

False