Question

Give three examples of the range of variations that you see in life forms around you. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Explanation : 1.5 Marks
Examples : 1.5 Marks

We find various kinds of range of variations among bio-life such as:

(i) Variation in terms of size: Size of organism varies from as small as microorganisms to as large as redwood trees and blue whales (30 meters in length).

(ii) Variations in terms of lifespan: Some organisms like mosquitoes do not live more than two days while animals like tortoise and elephants live up to 100 years.
(iii) Variations in terms of nutrition: Some animals are herbivores, others are carnivores or omnivores.

[Other variations can be variation in colours, body design, locomotion, etc.]