Classification of Animals

Which of these animals is a vertebrate?

• spider

• worm

• snail

• cat

An animal has fur and feeds milk to its young. How should this animal be classified?

• As an invertebrate

• As an amphibian

• As a mammal

• As a reptile

Which statement is true about vertebrates?

• Vertebrates do not have a backbone.

• Vertebrates have backbones.

• Most of the animals on Earth are vertebrates.

• Vertebrates only live on land

Which group do frogs belong to?

• Reptiles

• Birds

• Mammals

• Amphibians

Which of these is NOT a vertebrate?

• Grasshopper

• Salamander

• Mouse

• Penguin

The skin of a reptile is ____________.

• is smooth and moist.

• is covered with feathers.

• is covered in scales.

• is covered with fur.

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How do scientists classify humans?

• As vertebrates and as amphibians.

• As vertebrates and as mammals.

• As birds and as mammals

• As invertebrates and as mammals

Which statement is true ONLY of amphibians?

• They have gills as young and lungs as adults.

• They have backbones.

• They look like their parents.

• They are consumers.

Is this animal an invertebrate or a vertebrate?

• Vertebrate

• Invertebrate

vertebrate or invertebrate.

• Vertebrate

• Invertebrate