Animal Classification Quiz

What does classification help scientists do?

• Count all animals in the world

• Make it easier to study and organize living things

• Create new animal species

• Paint pictures of animals

How many animal species do scientists think exist on Earth?

• About 100

• Around 1,000

• Approximately 1.2 million

• Just 10 different types

What makes an animal a vertebrate?

• It can fly

• It has a spine

• It lives in water

• It is very small

Which of these is an example of an invertebrate?

• A dog

• A human

• A butterfly

• A lion

What does an invertebrate usually do with its body temperature?

• Keep it exactly the same all the time

• Make it very hot

• Adapt to the environment's temperature

• Never change temperature

Why do scientists use a classification system?

• To make animals play together

• To confuse people

• To make it easier to find and study animals

• To create new animals

How is classifying animals similar to organizing toys?

• Both put things in random order

• Both group things with similar characteristics

• Both ignore differences

• Both are impossible to do

What is a special ability many invertebrates have?

• They can sing

• They can run very fast

• They can regrow missing body parts

• They can speak multiple languages