How Do Fish Breathe? Animal Science for Kids

The video tutorial explains how a pet goldfish is adapted to live underwater, focusing on its ability to breathe using gills. It contrasts this with how humans breathe using lungs to obtain oxygen from the air. The tutorial also highlights the importance of oxygen for energy and mentions other animals that use gills to breathe.

What is the primary adaptation that allows goldfish to thrive in water?

• They have special fins for swimming.

• They can hold their breath for long periods.

• They have lungs like humans.

• They can breathe underwater.

Why do humans need oxygen?

• To help them see better.

• To make energy and support bodily functions.

• To improve their sense of smell.

• To keep their skin hydrated.

How do fish obtain oxygen from their environment?

• By using gills to extract oxygen from water.

• By breathing air through their mouths.

• By absorbing oxygen through their skin.

• By holding their breath underwater.

What is the function of gills in aquatic animals?

• To filter food from the water.

• To extract oxygen from water.

• To protect them from predators.

• To help them swim faster.

Which of the following animals also use gills to breathe?

• Insects and spiders.

• Crabs and lobsters.

• Reptiles and amphibians.

• Birds and mammals.