Life Cycle Comparison Day 2

How long does it take for a bird to be born?

• 2-5 weeks

• 24 hours to just over a year

• 11 days to 85 days

• 12 days to 95 weeks

What is the shortest-lived species mentioned in the table?

• Giant Sunda Rat

• Mayfly

• Leaf Frog

• Termite queen

Put these animal birth/development times in order from the shortest to the longest

• Insects

• Birds

• Mammals

• Amphibians

What is the lifespan of a Laysan albatross?

• 3 years

• 47 years

• 50 years

• 100 years

Which animal group uses hard-shelled eggs?

• Mammals

• Insects

• Birds

• Amphibians

Compare how mammals and insects feed their young.

Why does the text use ranges instead of exact numbers in many sections?

• To confuse the reader

•  To show the variety within each animal group

• To make the text look more scientific

• o hide the exact information

Why does the author use a table to present this information?

• To make the text look more interesting

• To allow easy comparison between different animal groups

•  To fill up space on the page

• To show off scientific knowledge

How do amphibians start their life cycle?

• Fully-formed

• As larvae

• As tadpoles

• As eggs

Which animal life cycle do you find most interesting? Explain why your chosen animal's life cycle is unique or surprising to you.