Reptiles for 3rd Grade

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What are reptiles?
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Reptiles are cold-blooded animals that have scales and breathe air.
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Name three common types of reptiles.
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Snakes, lizards, and turtles are common types of reptiles.
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Do reptiles lay eggs or give live birth?
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Most reptiles lay eggs, but some, like some types of snakes, can give live birth.
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Where do most reptiles live?
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Most reptiles live in warm places with plenty of sunlight.
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What kind of skin do reptiles have?
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Reptiles have dry, scaly skin.
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How do reptiles regulate their body temperature?
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Reptiles bask in the sun to warm up and seek shade to cool down because they are cold-blooded.
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Can you name a reptile that is often kept as a pet?
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A common pet reptile is a gecko.
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What do reptiles primarily eat?
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Many reptiles eat insects, while others may eat plants or small animals.
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How do snakes move?
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Snakes move by slithering using their muscles and scales.
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Why do snakes shed their skin?
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Snakes shed their skin to grow and remove parasites.
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What is the largest reptile?
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The saltwater crocodile is the largest reptile.
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What special feature do chameleons have?
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Chameleons can change their skin color to blend in with their surroundings.
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How do turtles protect themselves?
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Turtles protect themselves by retracting into their hard shells.
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What is a unique feature of a crocodile's heart?
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Crocodiles have a heart with four chambers, similar to mammals and birds.
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Name a desert-dwelling reptile.
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The Gila monster is a reptile that lives in the desert.
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