Classification
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- 1.
What makes vertebrates different from invertebrates?
- A.
Vertebrates are living things, but invertebrates are nonliving things.
- B.
Vertebrates have a skeleton, which is usually made of bones.
- C.
Vertebrates live on land, in water, or in the air.
- D.
Vertebrates include all animals, and invertebrates include all plants.
Correct Answer
B. Vertebrates have a skeleton, which is usually made of bones.Explanation
Vertebrates have a backbone, which is part of a skeleton.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which statement is true?
- A.
All vertebrates are animals.
- B.
All animals are vertebrates.
- C.
No vertebrates have backbones.
- D.
All invertebrates have backbones.
Correct Answer
A. All vertebrates are animals.Explanation
Vertebrates are one of the groups of animals, so all of them are animals.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which of these is NOT a vertebrate?
- A.
Goldfish
- B.
Green snake
- C.
Tree frog
- D.
Grasshopper
Correct Answer
D. GrasshopperExplanation
Grasshoppers and other insects do not have a backbone.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which group of vertebrates have no teeth, lays eggs that have hard shells, usually has hollow bones, and has feathers?
- A.
Fish
- B.
Birds
- C.
Reptiles
- D.
Amphibians
Correct Answer
B. BirdsExplanation
Birds lay hard-shelled eggs and have feathers.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following is most similar to the bones in a vertebrates body?
- A.
Branches of a tree
- B.
Paint on a house
- C.
Sides of a coin
- D.
Juice in a bottle
Correct Answer
A. Branches of a treeExplanation
The branches of a tree support the leaves like our bones support our skin and some organs.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What do most mammals have in common? Check every answer that is true. You may have more than one check.
- A.
They have hair on their bodies.
- B.
They breathe with gills.
- C.
They produce milk for their young.
- D.
They are warm-blooded.
- E.
They are cold-blooded.
Correct Answer(s)
A. They have hair on their bodies.
C. They produce milk for their young.
D. They are warm-blooded. -
- 7.
Which groups below are cold-blooded? Check all of the answers that apply.
- A.
Mammals
- B.
Fish
- C.
Birds
- D.
Amphibians
- E.
Reptiles
Correct Answer(s)
B. Fish
D. Amphibians
E. ReptilesExplanation
Mammals and birds are WARM BLOODED because they keep a steady body temperature.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What makes vascular plants different from nonvascular plants?
- A.
Vascular plants grow in cold climates; nonvascular plants grow in warm climates.
- B.
Vascular plants grow in water; nonvascular plants grow on land.
- C.
Vascular plants have tubes for transporting food and water; nonvascular plants do not have tubes.
- D.
Vascular plants are always short; nonvascular plants are always tall.
Correct Answer
C. Vascular plants have tubes for transporting food and water; nonvascular plants do not have tubes.Explanation
Vascular plants have tubes (xylem and phloem) that carry water and nutrients to all parts of the plant.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Trees, wildflowers, and grasses are all examples of:
- A.
Vascular plants
- B.
Angiosperms
- C.
Woody plants
- D.
Non-vascular plants
Correct Answer
A. Vascular plantsExplanation
They are all vascular plants because they all have tubes to carry water and nutrients.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Which of these describes an angiosperm?
- A.
A plant that produces seeds inside fruit
- B.
A plant that does not have tubes for transporting food and water
- C.
A plant that has cones
- D.
Only trees are angiosperms
Correct Answer
A. A plant that produces seeds inside fruitExplanation
"Angie wants some fruit." Angiosperms produce seeds inside fruit.Rate this question:
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- 11.
How would you classify the tree in the picture?
- A.
An angiosperm because it produces fruit
- B.
A gymnosperm because it produces cones
- C.
Non-vascular because it is very short
- D.
Option 4
Correct Answer
B. A gymnosperm because it produces cones -
- 12.
This green plant growing on a log contains xylem and phloem.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
This is moss. Moss is a non-vascular plant because it doesn't have tubes to carry water and food around the plant. The moss absorbs water and nutrients from its surroundings.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Place a check beside all of the vertebrates.
- A.
Giraffe
- B.
Blue bird
- C.
Jelllyfish
- D.
Shark
- E.
Ant
Correct Answer(s)
A. Giraffe
B. Blue bird
D. Shark -
- 14.
Which of these are tubes that carry water and/or food?
- A.
Xylem
- B.
Xylophone
- C.
Flowing
- D.
Phloem
Correct Answer(s)
A. Xylem
D. Phloem -
- 15.
Place a check beside each invertebrate.
- A.
Panda
- B.
Duck
- C.
Lobster
- D.
Goldfish
- E.
Worm
Correct Answer(s)
C. Lobster
E. Worm -
- 16.
A person is a mammal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 17.
A spider is a reptile.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A spider is not a vertebrate. Reptiles are all vertebrates.Rate this question:
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- 18.
Place a check beside the reptiles. You may have more than one check.
- A.
Bird
- B.
Lizard
- C.
Crocodile
- D.
Squirrel
- E.
Snake
- F.
Tiger
- G.
Turtle
Correct Answer(s)
B. Lizard
C. Crocodile
E. Snake
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- 19.
You will do well on your Science test on Monday.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Make sure you study the study guide! Good luck!Rate this question:
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