Classification Quiz

Which one of these is the definition of "classify"?

• To research different topics
• To organize things into different groups based on their similarities and differences.
• To watch something closely.

Which one of these is NOT a reason that scientists classify things?

• To make it easier for people to find and share information about species.
• To make it easier to classify new living things when they are discovered.
• To help plants and animals find food.

Which one of these is NOT one of the 5 kingdoms.

• Planets
• Animal
• Plant
• Fungi
• Protist

What is a vertebrate?

• an animal with a backbone
• an animal without a backbone

What is an invertebrate?

• An animal with a backbone
• An animal without a backbone.

Which one of these is NOT one of the vertebrate groups?

• worms
• mammals
• fish
• reptiles
• amphibians

What are the characteristics of a mammal? Click all that apply!!

• have fur
• give birth to live young
• mothers feed their babies milk
• warm blooded
• cold blooded

What are the characteristics of reptiles? Click all that apply

• Most lay eggs
• warm blooded
• have dry scales
• cold blooded

What are characteristics of an amphibian? Check all that apply.

• Do not have scales
• cold blooded
• can live in water and on land
• warm blooded
• give birth to live young

What are the characteristics of birds? Check all that apply.

• Have wings
• most live in water
• have feathers
• hollow/light bones
• warm blooded