Reptiles

Which of these animal groups are reptiles?

• turtles, alligators, snakes
• frogs, toads, salamanders
• cows, sheep, birds
• bees, termites, spiders

A reptiles skin is _________

• dry, thick, and waterproof
• wet and smooth
• hot to the touch
• dark in color

A reptiles skin is covered with scales or hard plates. 

• True
• False

Reptiles are cold blooded. 

• True
• False

Most young reptiles must care for themselves. 

• True
• False

Most reptiles lay eggs, but some young are born alive. 

• True
• False

Some reptiles shed their skin in order to _________.

• grow
• eat
• sleep
• walk

A turtle can pull its ______________ into its shell.

• head, legs, and tail
• head
• food
• predators

Tortoises and box turtles lives only on ________.

• land
• water
• logs
• trees

Since turtles do not have teeth, they use their ___________ to break up their food. 

• beaks
• hands
• shells
• nails