Life Science Boot Camp

5.10CDescribe the differences between complete and incomplete metamorphosis of insects.

1. The stages in the development of an insect are shown below:

Which observation best supports the conclusion that this insect undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?

A. The insect changes color when it becomes an adult.B. The first stage of the insect’s development is as an egg.C. The insect undergoes more than four stages in its development.D. The insect has similar body parts throughout its development.

STAAR #34; Supporting; 5.2D

1. The stages in the development of an insect are shown below:

Which observation best supports the conclusion that this insect undergoes incomplete metamorphosis?

A. The insect changes color when it becomes an adult.B. The first stage of the insect’s development is as an egg.C. The insect undergoes more than four stages in its development.D. The insect has similar body parts throughout its development.

STAAR #34; Supporting; 5.2D

2. The pictures show the stages in the life cycle of a beetle. What would be the correct sequence for the development of the beetle?

A Q, S, R, TB R, T, Q, SC S, R, Q, TD T, S, R, Q

2002 TAKS Information Booklet, #5

2. The pictures show the stages in the life cycle of a beetle. What would be the correct sequence for the development of the beetle?

A Q, S, R, TB R, T, Q, SC S, R, Q, TD T, S, R, Q

3. egg larva pupa adult Which animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above?

A BeetleB FrogC BirdD Snake

2004 TAKS Information Booklet, # 9

3. egg larva pupa adult Which animal goes through the stages of metamorphosis shown above?

A BeetleB FrogC BirdD Snake

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4. Which part of this life cycle shows the adult organism?

A QB RC SD T

2006 TAKS, #1 (95%)

4. Which part of this life cycle shows the adult organism?

A QB RC SD T

2006 TAKS, #1 (95%)

5. Which diagram shows an example of metamorphosis?

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5. Which diagram shows an example of metamorphosis?

2006, # 6 (90%)

6. The process by which organisms make more organisms of the same kind is called—

A growthB developmentC reproductionD offspring

6. The process by which organisms make more organisms of the same kind is called—

A growthB developmentC reproduction (re=again)D offspring

7. At which stage of its life cycle is a butterfly able to produce offspring?

A pupaB adultC eggD larva

7. At which stage of its life cycle is a butterfly able to produce offspring?

A pupaB adultC eggD larva

The diagrams below show the complete metamorphosis that a butterfly undergoes and the incomplete metamorphosis of a grasshopper’s life cycle.

8. Which of the following creatures undergoes metamorphosis during its lifetime?

A A dog B A mayfly C A beaver D A person

The diagrams below show the complete metamorphosis that a butterfly undergoes and the incomplete metamorphosis of a grasshopper’s life cycle.

8. Which of the following creatures undergoes metamorphosis during its lifetime?

A A dog B A mayfly C A beaver D A person

9. An adult dragonfly lays eggs. Nymphs emerge from the eggs, grow and turn into adults. This cycle is a type of—

A an incomplete metamorphosisB morphing into a new organismC a complete metamorphosisD organic photosynthesis

9. An adult dragonfly lays eggs. Nymphs emerge from the eggs, grow and turn into adults. This cycle is a type of—

A an incomplete metamorphosisB morphing into a new organismC a complete metamorphosisD organic photosynthesis

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10. These pictures show the stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly. What is the correct sequence for the development of the butterfly?

A J, K, L, MB M, L, K, JC M, J, L, KD K, L, J, M

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10. These pictures show the stages in the lifecycle of a butterfly. What is the correct sequence for the development of the butterfly?

A J, K, L, MB M, L, K, JC M, J, L, KD K, L, J, M

11. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

A EggB PupaC LarvaD Phase

11. Which of the following is NOT a stage in the life cycle of a butterfly?

A EggB PupaC LarvaD Phase

12. The stages of an organism’s development is called—

A adult stagesB the life cycleC the water cycleD the migration cycle

13. Which of the following animals goes through an incomplete metamorphosis?

A Alligator B GrasshopperC Lizard D Turtle

13. Which of the following animals goes through an incomplete metamorphosis?

A Alligator B GrasshopperC Lizard D Turtle

14. What life cycle stage is present in complete metamorphosis but not in incomplete metamorphosis?

A NymphB AdultC LarvaD Egg

14. What life cycle stage is present in complete metamorphosis but not in incomplete metamorphosis?

A NymphB AdultC LarvaD Egg

15. Which statement correctly compares these life cycles?

A Butterflies lay eggs and grasshoppers do not lay eggs.B Butterflies have wings throughout their life cycle and grasshoppers do not.C Butterflies have more legs as adults than do grasshoppers as adults.D Butterflies go through more body-shape changes than do grasshoppers.

15. Which statement correctly compares these life cycles?

A Butterflies lay eggs and grasshoppers do not lay eggs.B Butterflies have wings throughout their life cycle and grasshoppers do not.C Butterflies have more legs as adults than do grasshoppers as adults.D Butterflies go through more body-shape changes than do grasshoppers.

16. The diagram shows the life cycle of a darkling beetle. The stages in its life cycle are labeled W, X, Y, and Z. Which stage is shown at Y?

A AdultB EggC LarvaD Pupa

16. The diagram shows the life cycle of a darkling beetle. The stages in its life cycle are labeled W, X, Y, and Z. Which stage is shown at Y?

A AdultB EggC LarvaD Pupa

17. The life cycles of beetles, butterflies, and grasshoppers are called—

A growthB speciesC metamorphosisD generations

17. The life cycles of beetles, butterflies, and grasshoppers are called—

A growthB speciesC metamorphosisD generations

18. The diagram below names three of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly. Egg ? pupa adult Which of the following pictures shows the stage that is missing in the diagram?

A. butterflyB. babyC. caterpillarD. caterpillar in a cocoon

18. The diagram below names three of the four stages in the life cycle of a butterfly. Egg ? pupa adult Which of the following pictures shows the stage that is missing in the diagram?

A. butterflyB. babyC. caterpillarD. caterpillar in a cocoon

19. Which stage of an butterfly’s life cycle is illustrated at point B in the diagram above? A larvaB eggC pupaD adult

20. How is incomplete metamorphosis different than complete metamorphosis?

A. Incomplete metamorphosis is an unfinished life cycle.

B. incomplete metamorphosis is the undeveloped growth of organisms.

C. Incomplete metamorphosis has fewer life cycle stages.

D. Incomplete metamorphosis is the partial body development of organisms.

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20. How is incomplete metamorphosis different than complete metamorphosis?

A. Incomplete metamorphosis is an unfinished life cycle.

B. incomplete metamorphosis is the undeveloped growth of organisms.

C. Incomplete metamorphosis has fewer life cycle stages.

D. Incomplete metamorphosis is the partial body development of organisms.

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21. What are the distinct life cycle stage of complete metamorphosis?

A. seed, seedling, baby plant, adultB. egg, larva, pupa, adultC. seed, pupa, larva, adultD. birth, growth, maturity, death

21. What are the distinct life cycle stage of complete metamorphosis?

A. seed, seedling, baby plant, adultB. egg, larva, pupa, adultC. seed, pupa, larva, adultD. birth, growth, maturity, death

22. Incomplete metamorphosis has only 3 life cycle stages: egg, nymph, adult. The nymph looks similar to a smaller version of the—

A. adultB. eggC. pupaD. larva

22. Incomplete metamorphosis has only 3 life cycle stages: egg, nymph, adult. The nymph looks similar to a smaller version of the—

A. adultB. eggC. pupaD. larva

23. Crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, and dragonflies are examples of organisms that go through incomplete metamorphosis. A physical characteristic that distinguishes the nymph from the other two stages would be that it is—

A. winglessB. worm-likeC. colorlessD. developed

23. Crickets, grasshoppers, cockroaches, and dragonflies are examples of organisms that go through incomplete metamorphosis. A physical characteristic that distinguishes the nymph from the other two stages would be that it is—

A. winglessB. worm-likeC. colorlessD. developed

24. Student want to examine the difference of insects that go through incomplete and complete metamorphosis. Which tool would be most helpful?

A. telescopeB. stopwatchC. hand lensD. beaker

24. Student want to examine the difference of insects that go through incomplete and complete metamorphosis. Which tool would be most helpful?

A. telescopeB. stopwatchC. hand lensD. beaker

25. Entomology is the scientific study of insects. Entomologists study the way insects develop, grow, and change form. Some insects go through three stages of development while others go through 4 stages. The development, growth, and form change of insects is called—

A. ecosystemsB. metamorphosisC. photosynthesisD. classification

25. Entomology is the scientific study of insects. Entomologists study the way insects develop, grow, and change form. Some insects go through three stages of development while others go through 4 stages. The development, growth, and form change of insects is called—

A. ecosystemsB. metamorphosisC. photosynthesisD. classification

26. Which describes a characteristic of nymphs in incomplete metamorphosis?—

A. Nymphs molt their exoskeletons as they grow.

B. Nymphs reproduce to make more of their kind.

C. Nymphs protect the egg and hold it together

D. Nymphs do not eat or move

26. Which describes a characteristic of nymphs in incomplete metamorphosis?—

A. Nymphs molt their exoskeletons as they grow.

B. Nymphs reproduce to make more of their kind.

C. Nymphs protect the egg and hold it together

D. Nymphs do not eat or move

27. Which best explains what is shown in the diagram?

A. Larval stage of a common beetle.

B. Complete metamorphosis of a beetle.

C. Pupa stage of a common beetle

D. Incomplete metamorphosis of a beetle.

27. Which best explains what is shown in the diagram?

A. Larval stage of a common beetle.

B. Complete metamorphosis of a beetle.

C. Pupa stage of a common beetle

D. Incomplete metamorphosis of a beetle.

28. Which statement about the difference between complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis is NOT correct?—

A. Both have four stages.

B. Both begin with the egg stage.

C. Both end with the adult stage.

D. Both are cycles of insects.

28. Which statement about the difference between complete metamorphosis and incomplete metamorphosis is NOT correct?—

A. Both have four stages.

B. Both begin with the egg stage.

C. Both end with the adult stage.

D. Both are cycles of insects.

29. The praying mantis life cycle is shown in the diagram below:

egg nymph adult

Which statement best describes the life cycle of a praying mantis?

A. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by complete metamorphosis.

B. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the pupa stage.

C. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by incomplete metamorphosis.

D. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the larval stage.

29. The praying mantis life cycle is shown in the diagram below:

egg nymph adult

Which statement best describes the life cycle of a praying mantis?

A. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by complete metamorphosis.

B. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the pupa stage.

C. The praying mantis grows from egg to adult by incomplete metamorphosis.

D. The praying mantis grows to adult size by the larval stage.

30. If an insect forms a chrysalis during the third stage of complete metamorphosis, the adult will be a –

A. mothB. mosquitoC. dragonflyD. butterfly

30. If an insect forms a chrysalis during the third stage of complete metamorphosis, the adult will be a –

A. mothB. mosquitoC. dragonflyD. butterfly

31. Which stage is missing below?

Egg ?? cocoon butterfly

A. eggB. adultC. pupaD. larva

31. Which stage is missing below?

Egg ?? cocoon butterfly

A. eggB. adultC. pupaD. larva

32. The 5th grade class receives a ladybug kit with 10 live larvae. Students make daily observations and record how many of the pupas hatch each day. At the end of the investigation, students make a table to show their data:

What title should they give the table?

A. Life of a LadybugB. Weekly ObservationsC. Ladybug Pupa HatchingsD. Incomplete Metamorphosis Table

Date 10 11 12 13 14 15

# Hatched

1 2 4 2 0 0

32. The 5th grade class receives a ladybug kit with 10 live larvae. Students make daily observations and record how many of the pupas hatch each day. At the end of the investigation, students make a table to show their data:

What title should they give the table?

A. Life of a LadybugB. Weekly ObservationsC. Ladybug Pupa HatchingsD. Incomplete Metamorphosis Table

Date 10 11 12 13 14 15

# Hatched

1 2 4 2 0 0

33. Students design an experiment to see what impact temperature might have on the length of time it takes for Planted Lady butterflies to go through a complete metamorphosis. Based on the purpose of their experiment, what should their variable be?

A. The number of specimens B. The amount of time it takes the butterflies to transformC. The location of the hatcheryD. The temperature of the hatchery

33. Students design an experiment to see what impact temperature might have on the length of time it takes for Planted Lady butterflies to go through a complete metamorphosis. Based on the purpose of their experiment, what should their variable be?

A. The number of specimens B. The amount of time it takes the butterflies to transformC. The location of the hatcheryD. The temperature of the hatchery

34. Students go outside in the fall and collect crickets from the grass around the building. They notice that some of the crickets have wings and some of the smaller ones do not. Based on what they know about the different stages of metamorphosis, what do the students conclude about the crickets with no wings?

A. The crickets are old and have lost their wings.B. The crickets are immature and have not developed wings yet.C. A predator tried to eat the cricket and broke its wingsD. The crickets are a species that does not develop wings.

34. Students go outside in the fall and collect crickets from the grass around the building. They notice that some of the crickets have wings and some of the smaller ones do not. Based on what they know about the different stages of metamorphosis, what do the students conclude about the crickets with no wings?

A. The crickets are old and have lost their wings.B. The crickets are immature and have not developed wings yet.C. A predator tried to eat the cricket and broke its wingsD. The crickets are a species that does not develop wings.

The diagram shows the life cycle of a mosquito.

35. What is represented in the diagram?

A. Complete metamorphosisB. Incomplete photosynthesisC. Complete developmentD. Incomplete metamorphosis

The diagram shows the life cycle of a mosquito.

35. What is represented in the diagram?

A. Complete metamorphosisB. Incomplete photosynthesisC. Complete developmentD. Incomplete metamorphosis

36. Students observe the changes in the life cycle stages of a beetle and a grasshopper. What should the students do to remember what they observed?

A. Repeat the experiment one more timeB. Record their information in a science notebookC. Analyze the information using a computerD. Discuss their observations with other students

36. Students observe the changes in the life cycle stages of a beetle and a grasshopper. What should the students do to remember what they observed?

A. Repeat the experiment one more timeB. Record their information in a science notebookC. Analyze the information using a computerD. Discuss their observations with other students

Use the table below and your knowledge of science to answer the following question

Organisms that Experience Metamorphosis

37. Which of the following best completes the table above?

A. antB. cockroachC. dragonfly

D. praying mantis

Complete Incomplete

Butterfly Grasshopper

Ladybug Cricket

??? Walking stick

Use the table below and your knowledge of science to answer the following question

Organisms that Experience Metamorphosis

37. Which of the following best completes the table above?

A. antB. cockroachC. dragonfly

D. praying mantis

Complete Incomplete

Butterfly Grasshopper

Ladybug Cricket

??? Walking stick

In the activity, students make a chart describing complete and incomplete metamorphosis

38. Which information would best complete the chart?

A. Incomplete change in body structureB. Similar body structure, different sizesC. Different body structure, same sizeD. Complete change in body structure

Complete Metamorphosis Incomplete Metamorphosis

4 stages 3 stages

Egg, larva, pupa, adult Egg, nymph, adult

Complete change in body structure

In the activity, students make a chart describing complete and incomplete metamorphosis

38. Which information would best complete the chart?

A. Incomplete change in body structureB. Similar body structure, different sizesC. Different body structure, same sizeD. Complete change in body structure

Complete Metamorphosis Incomplete Metamorphosis

4 stages 3 stages

Egg, larva, pupa, adult Egg, nymph, adult

Complete change in body structure

39. Which tool would be most helpful for students to measure the differences between the nymph and adult stages of a grasshopper?

A. meter stickB. triple beam balanceC. calculatorD. metric ruler

39. Which tool would be most helpful for students to measure the differences between the nymph and adult stages of a grasshopper?

A. meter stick (too big)B. triple beam balanceC. calculatorD. metric ruler

2008 Release Items, Objective 2, #3

40. One way that plant and animal life cycles are alike is that both plants and animals —

A produce offspring that are similar to the parentsB stop growing after the first 12 years of lifeC have young that must be raisedD grow at the same rate

2008 Release Items, Objective 2, #3

40. One way that plant and animal life cycles are alike is that both plants and animals —

A produce offspring that are similar to the parentsB stop growing after the first 12 years of lifeC have young that must be raisedD grow at the same rate

41. Which of these adaptations makes a tadpole more suited to live in water than on land?

A EyesB LegsC GillsD Lungs

41. Which of these adaptations makes a tadpole more suited to live in water than on land?

A EyesB LegsC GillsD Lungs

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42. How do young tadpoles get their food?

A They drink milk produced by their mothers.B They capture insects in the same way their parents do.C They feed on small organisms, such as algae, that live in the water.D They use the sun’s energy to make their own food.

42. How do young tadpoles get their food?

A They drink milk produced by their mothers.B They capture insects in the same way their parents do.C They feed on small organisms, such as algae, that live in the water.D They use the sun’s energy to make their own food.

43. The drawing of the frog’s life cycle is a type of model. This model could be improved by—

A reversing the direction of the arrowsB switching the froglet and the young frogC numbering the stages, starting with the tadpolesD showing how much time passes between the stages

43. The drawing of the frog’s life cycle is a type of model. This model could be improved by—

A reversing the direction of the arrowsB switching the froglet and the young frogC numbering the stages, starting with the tadpolesD showing how much time passes between the stages

44. The lily pad floats on water because it —

A has small cuts in its edgesB is less dense than the waterC has more mass than the waterD is colder than the surrounding water

44. The lily pad floats on water because it —

A has small cuts in its edgesB is less dense than the waterC has more mass than the waterD is colder than the surrounding water

45. If a chicken lays an egg and is allowed to sit on the egg, what change will most likely take place inside the egg?

A A baby chick will grow and then hatch.B The egg will become hot and then boil.C A chicken pupa will grow inside the egg.D Nothing will happen inside the chicken egg.

45. If a chicken lays an egg and is allowed to sit on the egg, what change will most likely take place inside the egg?

A A baby chick will grow and then hatch.B The egg will become hot and then boil.C A chicken pupa will grow inside the egg.D Nothing will happen inside the chicken egg.

47. Which of the following animals lives part of their lives in water and part on land and goes through metamorphosis?

A a frogB a snakeC a turtleD a butterfly

47. Which of the following animals lives part of their lives in water and part on land and goes through metamorphosis?

A a frogB a snakeC a turtleD a butterfly

48. Which of the following organisms begins its life as a hard-cased seed?

A A hummingbirdB An apple treeC A grasshopperD A hippopotamus

48. Which of the following organisms begins its life as a hard-cased seed?

A A hummingbirdB An apple treeC A grasshopperD A hippopotamus

49. Some of the stages in the development of a dandelion are shown above, but they are out of order. What should be the order of the pictures?

A 4, 3, 2, 1B 1, 2, 3, 4C 1, 4, 2, 3D 4, 1, 3, 2

49. Some of the stages in the development of a dandelion are shown above, but they are out of order. What should be the order of the pictures?

A 4, 3, 2, 1B 1, 2, 3, 4C 1, 4, 2, 3D 4, 1, 3, 2

50. From which part of a plant do seeds develop?

A The flowerB The leavesC The rootsD The stem

50. From which part of a plant do seeds develop?

A The flowerB The leavesC The rootsD The stem

52. Which of these shows the correct order of corn plant development?

A 4, 1, 3, 2B 3, 4, 1, 2C 3, 1, 4, 2D 4, 3, 2, 1

52. Which of these shows the correct order of corn plant development?

A 4, 1, 3, 2B 3, 4, 1, 2C 3, 1, 4, 2D 4, 3, 2, 1

53. What process allows organisms to make more organisms of the same kind?

A GrowthB OffspringC ReproductionD Development

53. What process allows organisms to make more organisms of the same kind?

A GrowthB OffspringC ReproductionD Development

54. Which of the following is a true statement about the life cycles of plants and animals?

A Neither organism has a complete life cycle.B All animals have more life stages than plants.C Plants and animals both go through stages.D All plants have more life stages than animals.

54. Which of the following is a true statement about the life cycles of plants and animals?

A Neither organism has a complete life cycle.B All animals have more life stages than plants.C Plants and animals both go through stages.D All plants have more life stages than animals.

55. Which stage of development occurs in the life cycle of both animals and plants?

A PupaB AdultC SeedD Metamorphosis

55. Which stage of development occurs in the life cycle of both animals and plants?

A PupaB AdultC SeedD Metamorphosis

56. If all the flowers are picked off the plants, the plants will not be able to—

A grow tallerB produce seedsC make their own foodD absorb nutrients from the soil

56. If all the flowers are picked off the plants, the plants will not be able to—

A grow tallerB produce seedsC make their own foodD absorb nutrients from the soil

STAAR 2013 #11; RC 4; Supporting

59. What stage in the life cycle of a plant are seeds produced?

A. SeedlingB. Sprouting seedC. Mature PlantD. Young Plant

STAAR 2013 #11; RC 4; Supporting

59. What stage in the life cycle of a plant are seeds produced?

A. SeedlingB. Sprouting seedC. Mature PlantD. Young Plant

60. What is the same about plant and animal life cycles?

A. the offspring grow into adultsB. both go through the same stagesC. each requires water and soilD. both are forms of metamorphosis

60. What is the same about plant and animal life cycles?

A. the offspring grow into adultsB. both go through the same stagesC. each requires water and soilD. both are forms of metamorphosis

61. Students investigate the changes in the life cycle of a frog. What is the difference between tadpoles and adult frogs?

A. Tadpoles live in water, breathe with gills, have legs, and have no tail. Adults live on land, breathe with lungs, have legs, and have a tail.B. Frogs breathe with gills while living in water and breathe with lungs while living on land.C. Tadpoles live in water, breathe with gills, have no legs, and have a long tail. Adult frogs live on land and in water, breathe with lungs, have legs, and have no tail.D. Tadpoles breathe with lungs while living in water and breathe with gills while living on land

61. Students investigate the changes in the life cycle of a frog. What is the difference between tadpoles and adult frogs?

A. Tadpoles live in water, breathe with gills, have legs, and have no tail. Adults live on land, breathe with lungs, have legs, and have a tail.B. Frogs breathe with gills while living in water and breathe with lungs while living on land.C. Tadpoles live in water, breathe with gills, have no legs, and have a long tail. Adult frogs live on land and in water, breathe with lungs, have legs, and have no tail.D. Tadpoles breathe with lungs while living in water and breathe with gills while living on land

62. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the changes in the life cycle of a plant?

A. germination, see, growth, reproduction, maturityB. seed, germination, growth, maturity, reproductionC. growth, germination, seed, maturity, reproductionD. seed, growth, germination, reproduction, maturity

62. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the changes in the life cycle of a plant?

A. germination, see, growth, reproduction, maturityB. seed, germination, growth, maturity, reproductionC. growth, germination, seed, maturity, reproductionD. seed, growth, germination, reproduction, maturity

63. On the life cycle of the frog, what stage comes after tadpole?

A. eggB. adultC. larvaD. froglet

63. On the life cycle of the frog, what stage comes after tadpole?

A. eggB. adultC. larvaD. froglet

64. Most animals including fish, mammals, birds, and reptiles have very simple life cycles. The young are similar to the parent, only –

A. wiserB. olderC. largerD. smaller

64. Most animals including fish, mammals, birds, and reptiles have very simple life cycles. The young are similar to the parent, only –

A. wiserB. olderC. largerD. smaller

65. What keeps the life cycle of humans going?

A. recreationB. maturationC. reproductionD. pollination

65. What keeps the life cycle of humans going?

A. recreationB. maturationC. reproductionD. pollination

66. Which of the following would be an appropriate investigation on the life cycle of a frog?

A. create a habitat and watch the frogs change from larva stage to pupa stageB. acquire spawn and observe the transformation into air-breathing amphibiansC. draw a picture of an adult frog in its natural environmentD. catch flies to lure a frog into a shoebox

66. Which of the following would be an appropriate investigation on the life cycle of a frog?

A. create a habitat and watch the frogs change from larva stage to pupa stageB. acquire spawn and observe the transformation into air-breathing amphibiansC. draw a picture of an adult frog in its natural environmentD. catch flies to lure a frog into a shoebox

67. Which tool is best for observing the actual life cycle of a frog?

A. terrariumB. planetariumC. aquariumD. diorama

67. Which tool is best for observing the actual life cycle of a frog?

A. terrariumB. planetariumC. aquariumD. diorama

68. Students found frog eggs in the school pond. One mass was put in a aquarium in the room. Students checked daily and discovered that the temperature of the water in the pond was warmer than in the aquarium. The tadpoles in the pond became frogs faster than the tadpoles in the aquarium. What conclusion can students make from this observation?

A. the eggs in the pond are better than the ones in the aquariumB. the eggs in the pond are a different speciesC. warmer temperature makes the eggs grow fasterD. tadpoles in the pond change faster so they do not get eaten by the fish

68. Students found frog eggs in the school pond. One mass was put in a aquarium in the room. Students checked daily and discovered that the temperature of the water in the pond was warmer than in the aquarium. The tadpoles in the pond became frogs faster than the tadpoles in the aquarium. What conclusion can students make from this observation?

A. the eggs in the pond are better than the ones in the aquariumB. the eggs in the pond are a different speciesC. warmer temperature makes the eggs grow fasterD. tadpoles in the pond change faster so they do not get eaten by the fish

69. Which best explains how the two life cycles are different?

A. the chicken has a long life span, but he butterfly has a short life spanB. a newborn chick is similar in structure to an adult, but the grown butterfly looks very different from a newly hatched caterpillarC. a butterfly egg has a longer incubation period than a chicken eggD. the chicken and the butterfly both have 3 phases in their life cycle

69. Which best explains how the two life cycles are different?

A. the chicken has a long life span, but he butterfly has a short life spanB. a newborn chick is similar in structure to an adult, but the grown butterfly looks very different from a newly hatched caterpillarC. a butterfly egg has a longer incubation period than a chicken eggD. the chicken and the butterfly both have 3 phases in their life cycle

70. What d these two life cycle have in common?

A. Both make their own foodB. both take in carbon dioxide through respirationC. both grow, change, and reproduceD. both retain water through transpiration

70. What d these two life cycle have in common?

A. Both make their own foodB. both take in carbon dioxide through respirationC. both grow, change, and reproduceD. both retain water through transpiration

71. Students want to investigate lady bug larva more closely. Which is the best tool to observe the larva?

A. rulerB. telescopeC. hand lensD. balance scale

71. Students want to investigate lady bug larva more closely. Which is the best tool to observe the larva?

A. rulerB. telescopeC. hand lensD. balance scale

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