Life Science Review

Students observe an animal and write down its characteristics: lays eggs, has feathers, a short tail, and a round head. What type of animal is this and why?

• an amphibian because it has a round head

• a bird because it has feathers

• a mammal because it has a short tail

• a reptile because it lays eggs

What animal classifications will complete the chart?

• Amphibian, Reptile

• Bird, Amphibian

• Mammal, Fish

• Reptile, Amphibian

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals all belong to which group?

• vertebrates

• invertebrates

• classification

• vertebrate and invertebrate

Matt is a tall, eleven year old boy. He has a scar on his right cheek. He is intelligent and an excellent drummer. Which of these traits did he most likely inherit?

• his ability to play the drums

• his height

• his intelligence

• his scar on his right cheek

Which characteristic is NOT inherited from one or both parents?

• Dimples

• Eye Color

• Freckles

• Hair Style

Fox squirrels live in the trees of city parks throughout Texas. Each spring they build nests of twigs and leaves in the tops of trees. Fox squirrels are often found near park benches, waiting to be fed by visitors. For fox squirrels, which of these is a learned behavior?

• Building a nest each spring

• Taking food from people

• Having a long, bushy tail

• Having sharp claws

Which is a characteristic of a dog that is MOST LIKELY a result of its environment?

• ability to see in the dark

• color

• food preference

• length of ears

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

Which trait do children MOST LIKELY inherit from their parents?

• Language

• Musical Ability

• Personality

• Shape of Earlobes

Which tool is needed to view an organism's cells?

• Barometer

• Hand-Lens

• Microscope

• Telescope

A litter of kittens have traits that are similar to both the mother cat and the father cat. Which BEST explains the situation?

• The kittens are provided the same kind of milk from their mother as they grow.

• The kittens inherit some of their traits from their mother and some from their father.

• The kittens are kept at the same temperatures by their mother when they are first born.

• The kittens are taught by their parents to have similar traits.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2