National Geographic Kids: Lizards

Which one is true?

• lizards are reptiles.

• A reptile has dry skin with scales.

• A reptile lays eggs in the water.

• A reptile has a backbone.

Most lizards live in warm places.

• true

• false

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Lizards live on every continent except Antarctica.

• true

• false

________ protect lizards.

• claws

• scales

• earhole

• eyelid

This lizard can walk on walls and ceilings.

• Gecko lizard

• Draco lizard

• Basilisk lizard

• Marine iguana

This lizard can shoot out its long tongue to grab a bug.

• Chameleon

• Draco lizard

• Basilisk lizard

• Marine iguana

This lizard is a great swimmer. Its tail helps it swim and dive.

• Gecko lizard

• Draco lizard

• Basilisk lizard

• Marine iguana

All the lizards are meat-eaters.

• true

• false

Some lizards munch on flowers, fruits, and leaves.

• true

• false

A mother lizard lays her eggs and leaves.

• true

• false