Vital Statistics Refer to Data on

question 12

Multiple Choice

Vital statistics refer to data on

• A) births, deaths, and marriages.
• B) economic indicators such as the GNP and GDP.
• C) sex and race of U.S. residents counted in the census.
• D) individual physical attributes such as height and weight.

Classify animal species based on physical and genetic traits.

Explain the evolution of fishes to terrestrial animals, including both skeletal and nonskeletal adaptations.

Describe the defining characteristics of mammals and their classification criteria.

Distinguish between different groups of fishes based on anatomical features.

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Definitions:

Left Margin

The space on the left side of a page or text that sets the boundary for written or printed content.

Sternum

The breastbone.

Right Margin

The right boundary of a text block in a document, where the line of text ends on the right side.

Limbs

Refers to the arms and legs.