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Underwater Crocodile

A crocodile can stay underwater with its nostril, eye, and throat closed tight. It swims by pushing with its webbed hind feet and sweeping its tail.

In the picture

  1. Badge 1 sits on the closed nostril.
  2. Badge 2 sits on the clear eye membrane.
  3. Badge 3 sits on the closed throat flap.
  4. Badge 4 sits on the webbed hind foot.

Examples

  • A swimmer closes their mouth and wears goggles underwater.
  • A duck’s webbed feet push water to swim.

Quiz: Underwater Crocodile (Age 10)

  1. When a crocodile is underwater, what happens to its nostril, eye, and throat?

    • They close tightly.
    • They stay open to let water pass.
    • They puff out air bubbles.
  2. How does a crocodile move while it is underwater?

    • It pushes with webbed hind feet and sweeps its tail.
    • It paddles with its front legs and holds its tail still.
    • It floats without moving and lets the current carry it.
  3. What covers a crocodile’s eye while it is underwater?

    • A clear membrane.
    • A thick layer of mud.
    • Nothing; the eye stays uncovered.

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Biology, Age 10