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How many vowels are there in the English language?
How many vowels are there in the English language?
Sometimes, which letter is also considered a vowel?
Sometimes, which letter is also considered a vowel?
How many consonants are there in the English language?
How many consonants are there in the English language?
What is the classification of consonants /p/, /t/, and /k/?
What is the classification of consonants /p/, /t/, and /k/?
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What is the classification of consonants /s/, /z/, and /f/?
What is the classification of consonants /s/, /z/, and /f/?
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What is the characteristic of animals in relation to energy?
What is the characteristic of animals in relation to energy?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of vertebrates?
Which of the following is a characteristic of vertebrates?
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Which phylum includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans?
Which phylum includes insects, arachnids, and crustaceans?
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What is the function of the nose in animals?
What is the function of the nose in animals?
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What type of animal is a detritivore?
What type of animal is a detritivore?
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What is a characteristic of body structure in animals?
What is a characteristic of body structure in animals?
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Study Notes
Vowels
- In the English language, there are 5 vowels:
- A
- E
- I
- O
- U
- Sometimes, Y is also considered a vowel.
Consonants
- In the English language, there are 21 consonants:
- B
- C
- D
- F
- G
- H
- J
- K
- L
- M
- N
- P
- Q
- R
- S
- T
- V
- W
- X
- Y
- Z
- Consonants can be further divided into two categories:
- Stops: made by blocking airflow with the tongue or lips (e.g., /p/, /t/, /k/)
- Continuants: made by allowing airflow to pass through the tongue or lips (e.g., /s/, /z/, /f/)
Vowels in English
- There are 5 vowels in the English language: A, E, I, O, and U
- Y is sometimes considered a vowel
Consonants in English
- There are 21 consonants in the English language
- Consonants can be divided into two categories: stops and continuants
- Stops are consonants made by blocking airflow with the tongue or lips (e.g., /p/, /t/, /k/)
- Continuants are consonants made by allowing airflow to pass through the tongue or lips (e.g., /s/, /z/, /f/)
- The 21 consonants in the English language are: B, C, D, F, G, H, J, K, L, M, N, P, Q, R, S, T, V, W, X, Y, and Z
Classification of Animals
- Animals belong to the Kingdom Animalia
- Animals are characterized by being:
- Multicellular
- Eukaryotic
- Heterotrophic (obtain energy by consuming other organisms)
Types of Animals
Vertebrates
- Characterized by the presence of a backbone
- Classes of vertebrates:
- Mammalia (mammals)
- Aves (birds)
- Reptilia (reptiles)
- Amphibia (amphibians)
- Pisces (fish)
Invertebrates
- Characterized by the absence of a backbone
- Phyla of invertebrates:
- Arthropoda (insects, arachnids, crustaceans)
- Mollusca (squids, octopuses, clams)
- Echinodermata (starfish, sea urchins)
- Annelida (segmented worms)
Animal Characteristics
Body Structure
- Bilateral symmetry (body can be divided into two halves)
- Body cavity (coelom) present
Sensory Organs
- Eyes are responsible for vision
- Ears are responsible for hearing
- Nose is responsible for smell
- Tongue is responsible for taste
Locomotion
- Modes of movement:
- Walking
- Running
- Swimming
- Flying
Nutrition
- Types of feeders:
- Herbivores (plant-eaters)
- Carnivores (meat-eaters)
- Omnivores (both plant- and meat-eaters)
- Detritivores (decomposers)
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Learn the basics of the English language, including vowels, consonants, and their classification. Understand the different types of consonants and their characteristics.
