WorksheetsAmphibians, Reptiles, Fossils
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 7mins
Fossils found in higher layers of rock are usually
older than fossils found in lower layers.
the same age as fossils found in lower layers.
more decayed than fossils found in lower layers.
younger than fossils found in lower layers.
One animal that cares for its newly hatched young is a(n)
turtle.
lizard.
snake.
alligator.
Amphibians are especially sensitive to changes in the environment because
their skin is thin.
few amphibians have camouflage.
they do well only in sunny areas.
they do well in dry and in moist areas.
The name amphibian refers to an amphibian's ability to
catch insects.
close its eyes.
live both in water and on land.
circulate blood with a three-chambered heart.
Fossils are found most frequently in a kind of rock called
sediments.
sedimentary rock.
lava.
dinosaur rock.
Many reptiles live in environments that consist of warm, dry air. Due to these living conditions the skin, kidneys, and eggs of reptiles have adapted to
use the sun for energy to make food.
blend in, or become camouflaged with the environment.
conserve water.
live both in water and on land.
How is a reptile egg different from an amphibian egg?
It is covered with a protective jelly.
It has a soft, leathery shell.
It must be kept in shallow water.
It is fertilized externally.
Since most fishes, amphibians, and reptiles have body temperatures close to the temperature of their environment, they are referred to as
invertebrates.
ectotherms.
herbivores.
pests.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to be learned by studying a fossil?
the approximate age of the fossil
what type of skin the animal had when it was living
whether the species was an invertebrate or a vertebrate
the size of the organism when it was living
Select ALL that could become a fossil.
tree branch
egg
footprint
muscle
heart
Select ALL that could be a place of fossil creation.
pond
mud
desert
cliff
meadow
How many amphibians can you see in the picture?
1
2
3
4
5
