Science Vocab Chapter 3, Types of Animals

Define: An animal without a backbone is called a ________.

• invertebrate

• vertebrate

• mammal

• amphibian

Define: Vertebrates with dry skin covered with scales are called ________.

• reptile

• amphibian

• mammal

• bird

Define: Vertebrates that have moist skin and legs as an adult are called ________.

• amphibian

• reptile

• bird

• fish

Define: Vertebrates that take in oxygen through gills and live in the water their entire lives are called ________.

• fish

• amphibians

• reptiles

• mammals

Define: Vertebrates that have feathers are called ________.

• bird

• mammal

• reptile

• amphibian

Define: Vertebrates that have hair or fur are called ________.

• mammal

• reptile

• amphibian

• bird

Define: Animals with a backbone are called ________.

• vertebrate

• invertebrate

• mollusk

• arthropod

A gas that animals and people need to live. Also a gas plants give off into the air is called ________.

• oxygen

• carbon dioxide

• nitrogen

• hydrogen