Amphibians Quiz

What characteristic do all amphibians share?

• They have scales.

• They have feathers.

• They can fly.

• They have backbones.

How do amphibians regulate their body temperature?

• They generate their own heat.

• They use the sun to warm up.

• Their body temperature changes with the environment.

• They have a constant body temperature.

Where do most amphibians lay their eggs?

• In water

• In nests

• In trees

• On land

What is the primary diet of tadpoles?

• Insects

• Small fish

• Tiny water plants

• Birds

What is the process called when a tadpole transforms into a frog?

• Photosynthesis

• Regeneration

• Metamorphosis

• Evolution

What new ability does a frog gain after metamorphosis?

• Climbing trees

• Flying

• Breathing underwater

• Breathing air with lungs

How do some amphibians protect themselves from predators?

• By changing color

• By making loud noises

• By running fast

• By growing spikes

What happens to a wood frog during winter?

• It changes color.

• It grows a thicker skin.

• It migrates south.

• It hibernates.

What is unique about caecilians among amphibians?

• They have no legs.

• They live in trees.

• They have wings.

• They can change color.

Which amphibian can grow longer than a human?

• Bullfrog

• Wood frog

• Poison dart frog

• Japanese giant salamander