Question

when might you use a venn - diagram?
a. to show the relationship between different systems of the atmosphere
b. to compare and contrast different groups or things
c. to show the characteristics of earth
d. to look at how one thing can affect another thing
use the venn diagram to choose the best answers.
which characteristic is unique to zebras because it is not shared by horses?
a. domesticated
b. solid color coat
c. short mane
d. have hooves
which characteristic is shared by both horses and zebras?
a. used for riding
b. wild
c. short mane
d. eat grass
which characteristic is unique to horses because it is not shared by zebras?
a. are mammals
b. striped coat
c. short mane
d. used for riding

Explanation:

• For the question about the characteristic unique to zebras, from the Venn - diagram, we see that zebras have a striped coat which horses don't.
• For the question about the shared characteristic, both horses and zebras eat grass as indicated in the common area of the Venn - diagram.
• For the question about the characteristic unique to horses, horses are used for riding which zebras are not.

Answer:

• For "Which characteristic is unique to zebras because it is not shared by horses?": B. striped coat
• For "Which characteristic is shared by both horses and zebras?": D. eat grass
• For "Which characteristic is unique to horses because it is not shared by zebras?": D. used for riding