Animal Traits Quiz

What is animal classification?

• Animal classification is the process of categorizing animals into different groups based on their characteristics and relationships.

• Animal classification is the process of categorizing animals based on their diet.

• Animal classification is the process of categorizing animals based on their color.

• Animal classification is the process of categorizing animals based on their size.

What are some characteristics of mammals?

• Mammals are warm-blooded animals that have hair or fur, give birth to live young, and nurse their young with milk.

• Mammals are cold-blooded animals that have scales or feathers.

• Mammals have gills and live in water.

• Mammals lay eggs and do not nurse their young.

What are some traits of birds?

• Feathers, eggs, beaks, wings

• Antennae, exoskeleton, compound eyes, six legs.

• Gills, fins, scales, shells.

• Scales, fur, claws, tails.

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What features do reptiles have?

• Fur, live birth, warm-blooded

• Feathers, live birth, warm-blooded

• Scales, eggs, cold-blooded

• Feathers, eggs, warm-blooded

What are some characteristics of invertebrates?

• Hard bodies, presence of internal skeleton, limited body forms.

• Soft bodies, lack of internal skeleton, diverse body forms

• Segmented bodies, presence of exoskeleton, limited body forms.

• Rigid bodies, lack of exoskeleton, limited body forms.

Which group of animals does not have a backbone?

• Invertebrates

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

What is the main feature that sets birds apart from other animals?

• Ability to swim and lay eggs

• Ability to climb trees and hibernate

• Ability to camouflage and live in groups

• Feathers and ability to fly

What is the primary basis for classifying animals into different phyla?

• Their diet and feeding habits.

• Their size and weight.

• Their habitat and geographical distribution.

• Their body structure and developmental processes.

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What is the primary diet of most reptiles?

• Plants

• Meat

• Both plants and meat

• None of the above

Which group of animals is known for their ability to fly?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Invertebrates