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WorksheetsReptile Quiz Review
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
What order does this reptile belong to?
testudines
crocodilia
squamata
spehnodontida
What order does this reptile belong to?
testudines
crocodilia
squamata
sphenodontida
What order does this reptile belong to?
testudines
crocodilia
squamata
sphenodontida
What order does this New Zealand native reptile belong to?
testudines
crocodilia
squamata
sphenodontida
Which reptile order is the most successful and diverse group of reptiles?
crocodilia
squamata
sphenodontida
testudines
Which order of reptiles is known for having a strong tail used for swimming, defense, and hunting?
crocodilia
squamata
sphenodontida
testudines
In the amniotic egg image, what is letter A pointing to?
embryo
amniotic fluid
chorion
albumen
In the amniotic egg image, what is letter B pointing to?
embryo
amnion
chorion
amniotic fluid
In the amniotic egg image, what is letter E pointing to?
embryo
albumen
yolk
chorion
In the amniotic egg image, what is letter F pointing to?
chorion
yolk
albumen
amnion
In the amniotic egg image, what is letter G pointing to?
shell
albumen
chorion
embryo
In the amniotic egg image, what is letter H pointing to?
amniotic fluid
amnion
embryo
albumen
In turtles, the dorsal portion of the shell is called the ______ and the ventral portion is referred to as the _______.
plastron ; carapace
carapace ; plastron
carapace ; furcula
humerus ; plastron
The heart of most reptiles has ___ chambers.
1
2
3
4
Reptiles like _________________ have 4 chambers.
crocodiles
tuataras
snakes
sea turtles
Reptiles were the first vertebrates to completely transition to life on land. How was this possible?
presence of 4 legs their entire lives
amnion and amniotic fluid in eggs to prevent dry-out
less predators on land
more mating opportunities away from water
Amphibians and reptiles are quite different, but they do have this in common.
cutaneous (skin) breathing
metamorphosis
ectothermic
reproduction requires water
Many reptiles have the ability to 'drop' their tails as a defense mechanism and regrow them, although sometimes they are different in size and/or color. What is this process called?
autotomy
autonomy
amplexus
metamorphosis
Reptile scales are designed to be tough and prevent water loss. What protein is a major component of these scales?
placoid
keratin
cellullose
chitin
The ancestors of snakes had legs at one point and this is evidenced through the _____________ still present in some snakes like Zeke.
pelvic girdle
two functioning lungs
two kidneys
extra vertebrae
Most reptiles rely on body-cavity breathing to pull in air because they are lacking what important structure?
diaphragm
trachea
two functioning lungs
4 chambered heart
When the temperature gets too cold, many reptiles enter a state of hibernation called?
torpor
hibernaculum
aestivation
thermoregulation
Reptiles smell by flicking their tongue. What is responsible for processing the smell?
Jacobson's organ
frontal lobe
parietal eye
nostril
Reptiles must periodically shed their skin. What is this process called?
molting
ecdysis
metamorphosis
shedding
Zeke is a __________________.
ball python
boa constrictor
red-tailed boa
corn snake
