Classification of Animals Quiz

What are the unique features of mammals?

• A) Feathers, cold-blooded, lay eggs, breastfeed

• B) Fur or hair, warm-blooded, lay eggs, breastfeed

• C) Scales, warm-blooded, give birth to young ones, breastfeed

• D) Fur or hair, warm-blooded, give birth to young ones, breastfeed

What is the main characteristic used to classify animals into mammals?

• A) Being cold-blooded

• B) Having fur or hair

• C) Having feathers

• D) Laying eggs

Which of the following animals is classified as a mammal?

• A) Dog

• B) Snake

• C) Frog

• D) Lizard

What is the main difference between a dog and an elephant?

• A) Heterotrophic nature

• B) Habitat

• C) Life span

• D) Body size

Why are whales classified as mammals even though they have body features similar to fish?

• A) They have feathers

• B) They give birth to young ones

• C) They lay eggs

• D) They are cold-blooded

What does the term 'viviparous' mean?

• A) Having fur or hair

• B) Giving birth to young ones

• C) Laying eggs

• D) Breastfeeding

Why are mammals considered the most caring or nurturing to their young ones?

• A) They breastfeed

• B) They are cold-blooded

• C) They have feathers

• D) They lay eggs

Which of the following animals is NOT classified as a mammal?

• A) Cow

• B) Insect

• C) Sparrow

• D) Monkey

What is the main similarity between humans and cows?

• A) Life span

• B) Heterotrophic nature

• C) Body size

• D) Habitat

What is the purpose of classifying animals into distinct groups?

• A) To confuse students

• B) To foster an appreciation for the diversity of life in nature

• C) To make learning difficult

• D) To limit knowledge