Let's solve this step by step.
We are asked to
match each animal on the left and right sides of the image to the
type of cover (body covering) it has. The body coverings listed in the center are:
- Feathers
- Scales
- Fur or Hair
- Shell
- Skin
Now, let’s analyze each animal and match it to the correct type of cover based on biological facts.
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Left Side Animals:
1.
Pig
- Pigs have
fur or hair (they are mammals).
✔ Match:
Fur or Hair
2.
Squirrel
- Squirrels are mammals with soft fur.
✔ Match:
Fur or Hair
3.
Bird
- Birds are covered in
feathers.
✔ Match:
Feathers
4.
Snail
- Snails have a hard
shell on their back.
✔ Match:
Shell
5.
Shark
- Sharks are fish with rough, scale-like skin (called dermal denticles), but they are generally classified as having
scales.
✔ Match:
Scales
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Right Side Animals:
6.
Duck
- Ducks are birds → covered in
feathers.
✔ Match:
Feathers
7.
Lion
- Lions are mammals → covered in
fur or hair.
✔ Match:
Fur or Hair
8.
Turtle
- Turtles have a hard
shell made of bone and keratin.
✔ Match:
Shell
9.
Snake
- Snakes have dry, scaly skin.
✔ Match:
Scales
10.
Humans
- Humans are mammals → covered in
skin, with some hair, but the primary covering is
skin.
✔ Match:
Skin
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Final Matching:
| Animal | Cover Type |
|------------|------------------|
| Pig | Fur or Hair |
| Squirrel | Fur or Hair |
| Bird | Feathers |
| Snail | Shell |
| Shark | Scales |
| Duck | Feathers |
| Lion | Fur or Hair |
| Turtle | Shell |
| Snake | Scales |
| Humans | Skin |
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Summary of Matches:
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Feathers: Bird, Duck
-
Scales: Shark, Snake
-
Fur or Hair: Pig, Squirrel, Lion
-
Shell: Snail, Turtle
-
Skin: Humans
✔ All animals are correctly matched to their body coverings!
This activity helps children learn about animal classification and physical adaptations.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of animal coverings worksheet.