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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Only five living species of mammals are not therian mammals. They are called monotremes. Monotremes are mammals that reproduce by laying eggs. The only living monotreme species are the platypus and echidnas (see Figure below and Figure below ). They are found solely in Australia and New Guinea (an island not far from Australia). Q: What are mammals called that reproduce by laying eggs? Choices: - marsupials - Fish - amphibians - monotremes A:
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monotremes

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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Standardized measurements make it possible for people everywhere to get the same amount of something. Note the red and white labels on the gas pump above. These labels certify that the gas pump has been checked and is pumping an accurate gallon of gas. Standard measurements in science are very important so that we can compare experimental data from one lab to another and make sure we all are talking about the same thing. Q: What in science are very important so that we can compare experimental data from one lab to another and make sure we all are talking about the same thing? Choices: - Conventional measurements - available measurements - uses measurements - standard measurements A:
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standard measurements

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Answer the following question given this paragraph: Fish are covered with scales. Scales are overlapping tissues, like shingles on a roof. They reduce friction with the water. They also provide a flexible covering that lets fish move their body to swim. Q: What covers the body of a fish to help the move their body to swim? Choices: - gelatin - skin - hairs - scales A:
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scales

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Answer the following question given this paragraph: The life sciences are the study of living organisms. They deal with every aspect of living organisms, from the biology of cells , to the biology of individual organisms, to how these organisms interact with other organisms and their environment. Q: What sciences are the study of living organisms? Choices: - physical sciences - earth sciences - social sciences - life sciences A:
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life sciences