Why Penguins Cannot Fly
5th Grade•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain why penguins cannot fly based on their physical adaptations.
Practice Questions
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1. Name three physical adaptations that penguins have that help them swim efficiently.
2. Explain how a penguin's bone structure is different from a flying bird's bone structure, and how this difference helps penguins swim.
3. Describe how a penguin's wings (flippers) are adapted for swimming rather than flying.
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