Milestones Review-Animal and Plant Classification

Which of these animals is a vertebrate?

• cat

• snail

• worm

• spider

Which characteristic is shared by a goldfish, a parrot, and a snake?

• They all have feathers.

• They all have a backbone.

• They all breathe with lungs.

• They all have constant body temperatures.

Look at the two groups of animals.

How are these animals classified?

• as reptiles and fish

• as mammals and reptiles

• as amphibians and reptiles

• as vertebrates and invertebrates

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A student sees a mother and its baby. The animals have fur. The baby is drinking milk from its mother. How should the student classify the animals?

• as reptiles

• as mammals

• as amphibians

• as invertebrates

Which plant makes spores?

• iris

• fern

• pine tree

• apple tree

A student wants to classify plants around his school based on how the plants reproduce. Which plant parts should the student use to sort the plants?

• spores and seeds

• roots and leaves

• leaves and stems

• needles and flowers

Which statement about coniferous trees is true?

• Coniferous trees produce flowers.

• Most coniferous trees are evergreens.

• Coniferous trees reproduce with spores.

• Most coniferous trees lose their leaves in the winter.

Study the drawings of parts of a pumpkin plant.

Which plant would scientists group with pumpkin plants?

• fern

• moss

• pine tree

• apple tree

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How are apple trees and moss alike?

• They have flowers.

• They make their own food.

• They reproduce from seeds.

• They get food from other plants.

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Study the animal characteristics in the table.

Into which groups can the animals be sorted?

• fish and birds

• fish and reptiles

• reptiles and birds

• producers and consumers

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