Amphibians Pre/Post-Assessment

Where do most amphibians spend the first part of their life cycle?

• on land

• in water

• on a boat

• in trees

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This picture shows which part of the life cycle of a toad?

• egg

• tadpole

• tadpole with legs

• adult

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How are amphibians born?

• they are born as live animals

• they hatch from eggs

Where do frogs lay their eggs?

• in water

• on land

How do frogs breathe when they are ADULTS? (pick 2)

• with lungs

• with gills

• through their skin

What are the most common amphibians?

• newts

• frogs and toads

• salamanders

Why don't frogs drink water?

• they don't get thirsty

• they don't need water to survive

• they absorb water through their skin

What do most amphibians eat?

• insects

• plants

• fish

What are some characteristics of tadpoles?

• They breathe with gills and have tails.

• They breathe with lungs.

• They look just like the adults.

A frog has which of the following traits?

• moist, smooth skin, longer legs, lay eggs in clusters

• dry, bumpy skin, squat bodies, shorter legs, lay eggs in a line