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WorksheetsVertebrates
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
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Class
Date
1.
Why are mammals and fish considered vertebrates?
a)
They have a vertebral column.
b)
They have a brain.
c)
They have hair.
2.
Is a lady bug considered a vertebrate?
a)
Yes, because it has a brain.
b)
No, because it is an amphibian.
c)
No, because it doesn't have an endoskeleton.
3.
How is the animal kingdom classified?
a)
by their differences.
b)
by their similar characteristics.
c)
by their ability to walk, fly, or swim.
4.
Why is an endoskeleton important to a vertebrate?
a)
It provides structure for muscles and protects vital organs.
b)
It helps the animal walk and move.
c)
It carries oxygen to the lungs.
5.
What is another word for cranium.
a)
arm
b)
head
c)
skull
6.
What is the spinal cord's function?
a)
It sends blood through the body.
b)
It carries messages from the brain to the body.
c)
It protects the vertebral column.
7.
In which class of vertebrate would you place a tuna or seahorse?
a)
amphibian
b)
bony fish
c)
mammal
8.
In which class of vertebrate would you place a snake or alligator?
a)
reptile
b)
mammal
c)
amphibian
9.
In which class of vertebrate would you place an ostrich or penguin?
a)
mammal
b)
bony fish
c)
bird
10.
What are three characteristics of a vertebrate?
a)
cranium, spinal cord, exoskeleton
b)
endoskeleton, spinal cord, closed circulatory system
c)
lungs, scales, endoskeleton
11.
What body covering does a monkey have?
a)
scales and skin
b)
skin and fur
c)
moist skin and hair
12.
What is an animal whose body temperature stays the same called?
a)
homeotherm
b)
cold blooded
c)
poikilotherm
13.
Which animals would be considered a poikilotherm?
a)
dogs and frogs
b)
sharks and alligators
c)
chickens and salamanders
14.
What do reptiles use to breathe?
a)
gills
b)
skin
c)
lungs
15.
How are reptile eggs different from fish eggs?
a)
Reptiles have soft eggs and fish have jelly-like eggs.
b)
Reptile eggs are found in water and fish are found in water.
c)
Fish eggs are soft shelled and reptiles have live babies.
16.
How are all life cycles similar?
a)
There are 4 stages.
b)
birth, adult, death
c)
birth, growing, adult, reproduce.
17.
What is it called when babies look different from their adult stage?
a)
metacycle
b)
changing cycle
c)
metamorphosis
18.
Which class of animal goes through metamorphosis?
a)
reptile
b)
amphibian
c)
fish
19.
What is the life cycle of a human?
a)
birth, child, adolescent, adult
b)
egg, child, adult, death
c)
birth, teen, adult
20.
Which class of vertebrate has a body temperature similar to humans?
a)
Reptiles
b)
birds
c)
bony fish
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