Animal Classification

Why is a turtle an example of a vertebrate?

• because it has lungs.

• because it has a hard shell.

• because it has a backbone.

• because it is a reptile.

Which type of animal is described below? It has smooth skin and they begin their life in water but later live on land.

• Amphibian

• Reptile

• Mammal

• Fish

Which type of animal is described below? It breathes with lungs and has tough, scaly, waterproof skin

• Amphibian

• Reptile

• Mammal

• Fish

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A duck billed platypus is a ______________

even though it lays eggs.

• amphibian

• reptile

• mammal

• fish

How are amphibians different from all other types of vertebrates?

• They have feathers.

• They have a backbone.

• They have hair.

• They have smooth, moist skin.

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Which of the following is NOT classified by scientists as a fish?

• goldfish

• salmon

• starfish

• trout

What is the difference between fish and amphibians?

• All amphibians spend all of their life underwater.

• Amphibians have gills and scales.

• Fish have scales.

• Amphibians only live in water part of their lives.

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What are the two main groups of animals?

• mammals and reptiles

• fish and jellyfish

• amphibians and fish

• vertebrates and invertebrates

Which of the following is a mammal?

• dolphin

• shark

• penguin

• frog

Why do fish have gills?

• To help them swim.

• To help them breathe underwater.

• To help protect them from predators.

• To help them digest food.