Exploring Reptiles and Their Traits

Which of the following is a characteristic of reptiles?

• They have feathers.

• They are ectothermic.

• They give birth to live young.

• They have moist skin.

What is the primary difference between reptiles and amphibians?

• Reptiles have scales, while amphibians have moist skin.

• Reptiles can fly, while amphibians cannot.

• Reptiles are warm-blooded, while amphibians are cold-blooded.

• Reptiles live in water, while amphibians live on land.

Which of the following terms describes a species that no longer exists?

• Endangered

• Extinct

• Ectothermic

• Reptile

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What does it mean if a species is endangered?

• The species is thriving and increasing in number.

• The species is at risk of becoming extinct.

• The species is only found in zoos.

• The species is nocturnal.

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Which of the following animals is a reptile?

• Frog

• Salamander

• Turtle

• Goldfish

Reptiles are ectothermic. What does this mean?

• They generate their own body heat.

• They rely on external sources to regulate their body temperature.

• They have a constant body temperature.

• They can survive in extremely cold environments.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of reptiles?

• They lay eggs.

• They have dry, scaly skin.

• They are warm-blooded.

• They breathe with lungs.

Which of the following is an example of an extinct reptile?

• Komodo dragon

• Green sea turtle

• Dodo

• Dinosaur

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Which of the following is a key difference between reptiles and amphibians in terms of habitat?

• Reptiles live only in water, while amphibians live only on land.

• Reptiles can live in both water and on land, while amphibians are restricted to water.

• Reptiles primarily live on land, while amphibians can live both in water and on land.

• Reptiles and amphibians both live exclusively in water.

Which of the following statements is true about endangered species?

• They are species that have recently become extinct.

• They are species that are abundant in number.

• They are species that are at risk of extinction.

• They are species that are only found in captivity.

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