Who Would Win: Reptile Rumble

Which of the following is a characteristic of reptiles?

• They have feathers

• They have scales

• They have fur

• They have gills

Which of these animals is a reptile?

• Frog

• Crocodile

• Salmon

• Eagle

What do most reptiles use to breathe?

• Lungs

• Gills

• Skin

• Spiracles

Which of the following is the largest reptile?

• Komodo dragon

• Green iguana

• Saltwater crocodile

• Garter snake

Which habitat would you most likely find a sea turtle in?

• Desert

• Ocean

• Forest

• Grassland

How does a chameleon’s color-changing ability help it survive?

• It helps it fly

• It helps it find food

• It helps it blend into its environment

• It helps it swim

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Which of the following best describes the diet of most snakes?

• Herbivore

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Insectivore

If you compare the size of a gecko and an alligator, which statement is true?

• A gecko is much larger than an alligator

• An alligator is much larger than a gecko

• They are about the same size

• A gecko is heavier than an alligator

Imagine you are observing a group of reptiles. One of them is basking in the sun on a rock. Why might it be doing this?

• To cool down

• To warm up its body

• To find food

• To hide from predators

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A scientist wants to know which reptile would win in a contest of strength. What information should the scientist compare to make a fair decision?

• The color of their scales

• Their favorite food

• Their size and physical abilities

• The number of eggs they lay