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Classification

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A deciduous tree . . .

a)

generally grows more slowly, the wood is harder, the trunk divides into large branches, it grows large, broad leaves, and loses its leaves int he autumn

b)

generally grows up and in a triangular shape, the leaves can be long, pointy needles or flat scales, seeds grow in a cone, and it does not lose its leaves in the autumn.

2.

A coniferous tree . . .

a)

generally grows more slowly, the wood is harder, the trunk divides into large branches, it grows large, broad leaves, and loses its leaves in the autumn.

b)

generally grows up and in a triangular shape, the leaves can be long, pointy needles or flat scales, seeds grow in a cone, and it does not lose its leaves in the autumn.

3.

A Pine tree has

a)

needles that are sharp, single, square, with a flexible cone that bends.

b)

needles that are pointed, in clusters, a woody cone

c)

needles that are single, flat, flexible, and friendly, with a cone that grows upward and shatters on the plant.

d)

scale-like needles and berry-like cones

4.

A spruce tree has

a)

needles that are pointed, in clusters and a woody cone.

b)

needles that are flat, single, flexible, and friendly. It's cone grows upward and shatters on the plant.

c)

needles that are sharp, single, square, and a flexible cone that bends.

d)

scale-like needles and berry-like cones.

5.

A fir tree has

a)

needles that are pointed, in clusters, and a woody cone.

b)

needles that are sharp, single, square, and a flexible cone that bends.

c)

needles that are single, flat, flexible, and friendly with a cone that grows upward and shatters on the plant.

d)

scale-like needles and berry-like cone.

6.

A Cedar or Juniper tree has . . .

a)

needles that are pointed, in clusters, and a woody cone.

b)

needles that are sharp, single, square, and a flexible cone that bends.

c)

needles are single, flat, flexible, and friendly, with a cone that grows upward and shatters on the plant.

d)

scale-like needles and berry-like cones

7.

A compound leaf . . .

a)

is divided into two or more smaller leaflets.

b)

comes off the branch as a single leaf.

8.

A simple leave . . .

a)

is a leaf that is single and not divided

b)

a leaf that is divided into two or more smaller leaflets.

9.

A leave that is saw-toothed . . .

a)

has an edge that is jagged, like teeth on a saw.

b)

has an edge with deep indentations.

c)

has an edge with no teeth or lobes - smooth and continuous.

d)

has a vein patter that looks like a feather

10.

A lobed leaf

a)

has an edge that is jagged, like teeth on a saw.

b)

has an edge that has no teeth or lobes - smooth and continuous.

c)

has an edge that has deep indentions.

d)

has a vein pattern that reaches out like a palm.

11.

A smooth leaf

a)

has an edge that has no teeth or lobes - smooth and continuous.

b)

has an edge that is jagged like teeth on a saw.

c)

has an edge with deep indentions.

d)

has a vein patter that looks like a feather.

12.

A pinnate leaf has

a)

a vein pattern that has several veins that start at one point and reach out like fingers in a hand.

b)

a vein patter that looks like a feather.

13.

A palmate leaf has

a)

several veins that start at one point and reach out like fingers on a hand.

b)

one main vein that looks like a feather.

14.

Alternate leaves are where leaves are arranged . . .

a)

directly across from one another on the setm.

b)

so that they are not directly across from one another, but alternate as you travel up the stem.

c)

like pedals on a flower or the sun's rays - starting at the same point.

15.

Opposite leaves are arranged . . .

a)

directly across the branch from each other.

b)

so that the leaves are not directly across form one another, but alternate as you travel up the stem.

c)

like pedals on a flower or rays of the sun - starting at the same point.

16.

Whorled leaves are arranged . . .

a)

directly across from one another on the stem - across the branch from each other.

b)

so that leaves are not directly across from one another on the stem but alternate as you travel up the stem.

c)

like pedals of a flower or the sun's rays - starting at the same point.

17.

An animal that has a vertebrate, is warm-blooded, has hair, gives live birth, produces milk for its young, and breathes with lungs is a . . .

a)

mammal

b)

reptile

c)

fish

d)

bird

e)

arthropod

18.

An animal that is a vertebrate, warm-blooded, lays eggs, and has feathers, is a . . .

a)

amphibian

b)

bird

c)

reptile

d)

fish

19.

An animal that is an invertebrate, has an exoskeleton, segmented body, jointed body parts, is cold blooded, and can have wings, is a . . .

a)

bird

b)

reptile

c)

arthropod

d)

mammal

e)

fish

20.

An animal that is a vertebrate, cold-blooded, has scales on bodies, lives in water, breathes with gills, and lays eggs, is a . . .

a)

insect

b)

arachnid

c)

amphibian

d)

fish

e)

reptile

21.

An animal that is a vertebrate, cold-blooded, spends part of its life in the water and part on land, breathes through skin, lungs, and/or gills during its life is an

a)

amphibian

b)

bird

c)

reptile

d)

mammal

e)

fish

22.

Which animal is an arachnid

a)

scorpion

b)

shrimp

c)

cow

d)

black widow

23.

Which group of animals are all insects?

a)

bee, ant, crayfish, wolf spider

b)

butterfly, moth, dragonfly, wasp

c)

black widow, tarantula, salamander

d)

whale, dolphin, fox, hawk

24.

Which list includes all amphibians?

a)

collared lizard, snake, gila monster,

b)

grasshopper, rope snake, kangeroo rat

c)

fox, rabbit, toad, falcon

d)

Tiger salamander, leopard frog, Great Basin Toad