4/16 Amphibians Daily Assignment

What does the term "amphibian" mean?

• Animals that can only live in water

• Animals that have a single life stage

• Animals that spend part of their life in water and the remainder on land

• Cold-blooded animals that live exclusively on land

Which of the following is a characteristic of amphibians?

• They have dry, scaly skin

• They are endothermic, generating their own body heat

• They can live on land or in water

• They hibernate in the summer to stay warm

What do amphibians typically do during estivation?

• They become more active

• They migrate to cooler areas

• Their physical activities are temporarily stopped

• They lay eggs in water

What is the common name for baby frogs?

• Newts

• Salamanders

• Tadpoles/Polliwogs

• Toadlets

Tags

NGSS.3-LS1-1

What unique feature do frogs have that helps protect their eyes?

• A bony eyelid

• A nictitating membrane

• A transparent scale

• A webbed fin

What type of skin do toads have to prevent drying out?

• Moist and smooth

• Dry and bumpy

• Scaled and thick

• Thin and transparent

How do toads lay their eggs in water?

• In a cluster

• In a string

• Individually

• On land

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of salamanders?

• Must stay moist

• Have smooth skin

• No webbed feet, no claws

• Have dry, scaly skin

Which of the following amphibians is known for its ability to change color?

• Salamander

• Toad

• Chameleon

• Newt

What adaptation allows amphibians to breathe through their skin?

• Thick scales

• Moist, permeable skin

• External gills

• Large lungs