Animal Classifications 3rd Grade

Why do scientists classify animals?

• To learn more about animals

• To organize their information

• To show how they are related

• All of the above

Which animals is NOT cold-blooded?

• fish

• reptile

• mammal

• amphibian

Animals that have a backbone are classified in which group?

• invertebrates

• insects

• vertebrates

• arthropods

What kind of skin does a reptile have?

• scales and slime

• exoskeleton

• moist skin

• dry and scaly

What is the body covering for mammals?

• scales

• fur/hair

• slimy

• feathers

Which groups are warm-blooded?

• fish and mammals

• birds and amphibians

• birds and mammals

• birds and reptiles

What is the biggest difference between warm & cold-blooded animals?

• their skin

• their body temperature

• their surroundings

• their feathers

In which group would you classify humans?

• fish

• reptiles

• birds

• mammals

What type of animal has dry scaly skin and lays its eggs on land?

• fish

• amphibian

• reptile

• mammal

What is the only type of animal that has feathers?

• bird

• mammal

• amphibian

• reptile