KL Purple Book Ch. 1 Animal Classification Quiz

What is a trait of a polar bear?

• Lives in the desert

• Has thick fur

• Has feathers

• Lays eggs

What does the classification system do?

• Sorts animals by size

• Groups animals by where they live

• Groups animals with similar traits

• Lists only mammals

What is the largest level in the classification system?

• Class

• Species

• Phylum

• Kingdom

What is the smallest classification level?

• Genus

• Species

• Family

• Order

What is the polar bear's scientific name?

• Ursus arcticus

• Carnivora ursea

• Ursus maritimus

• Mammalia maritimus

What does "vertebrate" mean?

• Has no bones

• Has feathers

• Has a backbone

• Lives in water

What does "invertebrate" mean?

• Has a skeleton

• Has no backbone

• Is warm-blooded

• Has gills

Which animal is an invertebrate?

• Lobster

• Turtle

• Bear

• Fish

What is a trait of arthropods?

• Have feathers

• Have gills

• Have a hard outer covering

• Have lungs

What does "ectothermic" mean?

• Body stays warm with food

• Body temperature changes with surroundings

• Body has no heat

• Body is always cold