Let's solve the questions on the worksheet about
reptiles. Here are the answers with explanations:
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1. Are reptiles cold or warm blooded?
✔ Cold-blooded
Explanation: Reptiles are
ectothermic, meaning they rely on external sources of heat (like the sun) to regulate their body temperature. They do not generate their own body heat like mammals and birds (which are warm-blooded).
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2. Do reptiles have spines?
✔ Yes
Explanation: All reptiles have a backbone (vertebral column), which is part of their spine. This makes them
vertebrates. The drawings of the lizard, crocodile, and turtle all show that they have spines.
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3. Describe the texture of reptile skin.
✔ Scaly and dry
Explanation: Reptiles have skin covered in
scales made of keratin (the same protein found in human hair and nails). Their skin is
dry and helps prevent water loss, which is important for survival in various environments.
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4. Do reptiles lay eggs or give birth to live young?
✔ Most reptiles lay eggs, but some give birth to live young
Explanation: Most reptiles (like turtles, lizards, and crocodiles)
lay eggs with leathery or hard shells. However, some reptiles, such as certain snakes and lizards, give birth to
live young through a process called
viviparity. So, both methods exist, but egg-laying is more common.
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Final Answers:
1. Cold-blooded
2. Yes
3. Scaly and dry
4. Most lay eggs; some give birth to live young
These answers can be written neatly in the blanks on the worksheet! 🐊🐢🦎
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of reptile worksheet.
