Amphibians are special animals that can live both in water and on land. They start their life in water as babies, called tadpoles, and then grow up to live on land. Frogs, toads, and salamanders are all examples of amphibians.
Example: A frog begins as a tadpole swimming in the water, and then it grows legs and can hop on land.
Fun Fact: Amphibians have smooth, moist skin that helps them breathe. They are very good at jumping and swimming!
Multiple Choice Questions:
1. Which of these is an amphibian?
a) Shark
b) Frog
c) Cat
d) Eagle
Answer: b) Frog
Explanation: A frog is an amphibian because it can live in water when it is a tadpole and on land as an adult.
2. What do amphibians need to live?
a) Sand and dust
b) Water and land
c) Cars and roads
d) Trees and rocks
Answer: b) Water and land
Explanation: Amphibians need both water to start their life and land to live when they are grown.
3. How do amphibians start their life?
a) As eggs in the water
b) As tiny adults on land
c) As birds in trees
d) As snakes on the ground
Answer: a) As eggs in the water
Explanation: Most amphibians begin as eggs that are laid in water, and then they hatch into tadpoles.
4. What helps amphibians breathe?
a) Their fur
b) Their scales
c) Their moist skin
d) Their feathers
Answer: c) Their moist skin
Explanation: Amphibians have smooth and wet skin that helps them breathe in air and absorb water.
5. Which of these is NOT an amphibian?
a) Toad
b) Salamander
c) Goldfish
d) Newt
Answer: c) Goldfish
Explanation: A goldfish is not an amphibian because it only lives in water and does not have a life stage on land.