Abeka 7th Grade Science, Section 6.6 Review

What is the pouch in which marsupials carry their young?

marsupium

What marsupials are found outside Australia and its islands?

opossums

What characteristic makes monotremes different from other mammals?

Monotremes are oviparous (egg-laying).

How can the platypus be used as an example of God's creation and not evolution?

The platypus has many unique features that suit it perfectly for its habitat and lifestyle.

For what does a kangaroo use its tail?

as a prop when standing and as a balance when leaping

What food forms most of a koala's diet?

eucalyptus leaves