STEM Chapter 3 Check

What do sea jellies, earthworms and spiders have in common?

• They all have 8 legs

• They all have stingers

• They all have backbones

• They all DO NOT have backbones

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which is an example of an inherited trait?

• pierced ears

• dyed hair

• green eyes

• broken arm

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NGSS.MS-LS3-2

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Which animal group has mostly live births?

• amphibians

• mammals

• reptiles

• arthropods

What is a vertebrate?

• an animal that has a backbone

• an animal that does not have a backbone

• an animal that has live births

• an animal that has wet, smooth skin

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which stage comes second in the life cycle of a butterfly?

• adult

• egg

• pupa

• larva

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How would you classify this animal?

• amphibian

• arthopod

• work

• mollusk

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Matt falls and cuts his leg. It leaves a scar. Which best describes the scar?

• inherited behavior

• acquired characteristic

• inherited traits

• learned behavior

Which animal group includes cold-blooded vertebrates that have dry, scaly skin?

• mammals

• amphibians

• reptiles

• mollusks

Describe 3 traits of animals in the mammal group.

Anna has brown eyes. She plays soccer and has pierced ears. Please identify which of Anna's characteristics and behaviors are inherited, learned and acquired. Explain.

(Must be at least 3 sentences.)

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