Chapter 4 Science Test

What do sea jellies, earthworms,

and spiders have in common?

• They all have eight legs.

• They all have stingers.

• They do not have backbones.

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What is a vertebrate?

• an animal that has a backbone

• an animal that has live births

• an animal that has smooth,, wet skin

Which is an example of an

inherited trait?

• pierced ears

• dyed hair

• green eyes

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Which stage comes second in the life

of a butterfly?

• larva

• egg

• pupa

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Which animal group has mostly live

births?

• amphibians

• mammals

• reptiles

How would you classify an octopus?

• mollusk

• worm

• amphibian

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Matt falls and cuts his leg. It leaves a

scar. Which best describes the scar?

• inherited behavior

• acquired characteristic

• learned behavior

Which animal group includes

cold-blooded vertebrates that have

dry, scaly skin?

• reptiles

• amphibians

• mammals