Animal Classification Quiz

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Vertebrates are always larger than invertebrates.

• Invertebrates can fly, while vertebrates cannot.

• Invertebrates have a backbone, while vertebrates do not.

• Vertebrates have a backbone, while invertebrates do not.

Which of the following is a characteristic of amphibians?

• They have scales and are cold-blooded.

• They live only in water.

• They lay their eggs in water.

• They have feathers and can fly.

What is a unique feature of mammals compared to other vertebrates?

• They have scales and are cold-blooded.

• They lay eggs on land.

• They feed their young with milk.

• They have gills instead of lungs.

Which of the following is true about insects?

• They have six legs and their bodies are divided into three parts.

• They have a backbone.

• They live only in water.

• They have feathers and can fly.

What is a common characteristic of birds?

• They have six legs and their bodies are divided into three parts.

• They have scales and are cold-blooded.

• They have a beak, wings, and feathers.

• They live only in water.