Activity 5: On land or in water?
Direction: Determine which of the following are characteristics of reptiles and
amphibians. Put a check mark under the corresponding column.
Reptiles
Amphibians
Characteristics
Are cold blooded animals
Have smooth, moist, scale less skin
Have dry scaly skin
Lay eggs
Bom alive
Live in water
Live on land
Think Critically
1. What characteristics do reptiles and amphibians have in common?
2. Why is a frog an amphibian?
3. Give three (3) examples each of reptiles and amphibians.