Reptiles

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of reptiles?

• Endothermic metabolism

• Laying eggs with hard shells

• Moist, glandular skin

• Scales on their skin

Which reptile is known for its ability to change color?

• Komodo Dragon
• Chameleon
• Iguana
• Gecko

What is the largest living species of reptile?

• Nile Crocodile

• Komodo dragon
• Saltwater crocodile
• Green anaconda

How do most reptiles reproduce?

• Viviparously

• Oviparously

• By budding

• By binary fission

Which reptile has a third eye on the top of its head?

• Iguana
• Tuatara
• Chameleon
• Gecko

What do you call the process of shedding skin in reptiles?

• Shedding
• Sloughing
• Molting or ecdysis
• Peeling

Which part of a reptile's body is often used to determine its age?

• Length of the tail
• Number of teeth
• Color of the eyes
• Rings in bones or scales

Which reptile is known for its powerful bite and ability to spin its body to tear apart prey?

• Komodo dragon
• Nile crocodile
• Alligator snapping turtle
• Green anaconda

What adaptation helps snakes to detect heat from their prey?

• Pit organs
• Thermal receptors
• Heat sensors
• Pit glands

What role do reptiles play in maintaining the balance of ecosystems?

• Controlling prey populations

• Regulating climate

• Pollinating plants

• Building nests

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