Amphibians Quiz

What is an amphibian?

• A warm-blooded vertebrate animal that lives only on land.

• A type of reptile that can live both on land and in water.

• A cold-blooded vertebrate animal that spends its early life in water and later on land.

• A small mammal that lives in water and on land.

Name one characteristic of amphibians.

• Ability to fly long distances

• Ability to breathe through their skin

• Ability to live exclusively on land

• Ability to hibernate during winter

How do amphibians breathe?

• Through their feathers

• Through their skin and lungs

• Through their scales

• Through their gills

Give one example of an amphibian.

• Frog

• Lion

• Elephant

• Snake

Where do most amphibians live?

• Desert areas

• Dry, sandy beaches

• Moist environments such as swamps, marshes, and wetlands

• Arctic tundra

What is the life cycle of an amphibian?

• Egg, pupa, adult, metamorphosis

• Egg, nymph, metamorphosis, adult

• Tadpole, larva, pupa, adult

• Egg, larva, metamorphosis, adult

How do amphibians protect themselves?

• Flying away

• Spraying venom

• Camouflage, toxic skin secretions, and defensive behaviors

• Wearing armor

What do amphibians eat?

• Rocks and dirt

• Large mammals

• Seeds and fruits

• Insects, worms, and small invertebrates

Why are amphibians important to the ecosystem?

• Amphibians are only important for their colorful appearance

• Amphibians are important because they can fly

• Amphibians are not important to the ecosystem

• Control insect populations and serve as indicators of environmental health

What are some threats to amphibians?

• Global warming, urbanization, and overuse of pesticides

• Overpopulation, deforestation, and overfishing

• Natural selection, overhunting, and genetic modification

• Habitat loss, pollution, climate change, disease, and invasive species