Classifying plants and animals

What is a vertebrate?

• An animal that has a backbone or spinal column.

• An animal that lays eggs in water.

• An animal that has feathers and can fly.

• An animal that is cold-blooded and lives in water.

Can nonvascular plants photosynthesize?

• Yes, nonvascular plants can photosynthesize, but they typically grow in moist environments due to their lack of vascular tissues.

• No, nonvascular plants cannot photosynthesize at all.

• Yes, nonvascular plants can photosynthesize, but only in dry environments.

• Yes, nonvascular plants can photosynthesize, and they thrive in all types of environments.

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What is an example of a nonvascular plant?

• A liverwort

• A sunflower

• A pine tree

• A rose bush

What is a vascular plant?

• A type of plant that has specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients, such as trees and flowering plants.

• A plant that grows in water and has no roots.

• A type of plant that only grows in deserts and has thick leaves.

• A plant that does not require sunlight to grow.

What is an example of a vascular plant?

• Maple tree

• Sunflower

• Fern

• Cactus

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What is an example of a vertebrate?

• Cat

• Insect

• Frog

• Octopus

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What do plants take in during photosynthesis?

• Oxygen and glucose

• Carbon dioxide and water

• Nitrogen and minerals

• Hydrogen and sunlight

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What is an invertebrate?

• An animal that has a backbone.

• An animal that does not have a backbone.

• A type of fish that lives in the ocean.

• A mammal that lays eggs.

What do plants release during photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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Which group of plants includes ferns and flowering plants?

• Non-vascular plants

• Vascular plants

• Mosses

• Gymnosperms