Question

Read the following passage and answer the question.

Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean. Mammals are different from fish, reptiles, or birds. As mammals, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water. Because it is a mammal, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds, which lay eggs. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals.
Which statements from the passage are supporting details or evidence? Select all that apply.

Reptiles and birds lay eggs.

Dolphins live in the ocean.

A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk.

Dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water.

A dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby.

Answer 1

yes

yes

yes

yes

yes

hope u understand

Answer 2

Answer:

All the statements are correct and evidence from the passage are present.

Explanation:

Supporting details or evidence of the statements from the passage are:

1. Reptiles and birds lay eggs:

• Because it is a mammal, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds, which lay eggs.

2. Dolphins live in the ocean:

• Dolphins are mammals that live in the ocean.

3. A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk:

• A dolphin mother also feeds her baby milk like other mammals.

4. Dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water:

• As mammals, dolphins breathe oxygen, even though they live in water.

5. A dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby:

• Because it is a mammal, a dolphin mother gives birth to a live baby, unlike reptiles and birds, which lay eggs.