Classifying Plants and Animals

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Invertebrates have a backbone, while vertebrates do not.

• Vertebrates are smaller than invertebrates.

• Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

• Invertebrates are warm-blooded, while vertebrates are cold-blooded.

Name one example of a nonvascular plant.

• Pine

• Sequoia

• Moss

• Fern

Which of the following is a type of vertebrate: a) starfish b) jellyfish c) frog d) snail

• a) starfish

• b) jellyfish

• d) snail

• c) frog

What is the main difference between seeded and non-seeded plants?

• Seeded plants are always annuals, while non-seeded plants are always perennials.

• Seeded plants are always green, while non-seeded plants are always red.

• Seeded plants are always small, while non-seeded plants are always large.

• The main difference is that seeded plants produce seeds for reproduction, while non-seeded plants do not.

Which of the following is a flower-bearing plant: a) pine tree b) fern c) rose bush d) cycad

• d) palm tree

• a) oak tree

• c) rose bush

• b) daisy plant

What is the main difference between reptiles and amphibians?

• Reptiles can live both on land and in water, while amphibians can only live on land.

• Reptiles have scales and lay eggs with tough shells, while amphibians have smooth skin and lay eggs without shells.

• Reptiles are cold-blooded, while amphibians are warm-blooded.

• Reptiles have smooth skin and lay eggs without shells, while amphibians have scales and lay eggs with tough shells.

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Name one example of an animal that lays eggs in water and has gills as a larva.

• Turtle

• Salmon

• Frog

• Shark

Which of the following is a vascular plant: a) moss b) fern c) algae d) mushroom

• moss

• fern

• mushroom

• algae

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Which of the following animals is a mammal: a) shark b) crocodile c) bat d) salmon

• shark

• crocodile

• bat

• salmon

Which of the following is an example of an invertebrate?

• Frog

• Shark

• Octopus

• Eagle