# Life Sciences Paper 1, November 2024, question 3.1.1(a)

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Subject: Life Sciences. Source: Based on Nov 2024 · Paper 1 · Q3.1.1(a). Marks: 1. Not yet checked by a teacher.

## Question 3.1.1(a) (1 mark)

Read the passage below about a seabird.

Penguins are flightless seabirds that feed on fish and squid.

A female penguin lays one or two eggs, which both parents keep warm on their feet until the chicks hatch. After hatching, the parents take turns to bring food to the chick.

Give ONE reason from the passage why penguins are described as oviparous.

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