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WorksheetsCH 29 Reptiles and Birds
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Which label points to the chorion of the egg?
A
B
C
D
Which label points to the yolk sac of the egg?
A
B
C
D
Which label points to the amnion of the egg?
A
B
C
D
How is the reptile egg protected from drying out on land?
the egg has a carapace
they egg as a plastron
the egg has a leathery shell
the egg has a hard shell
What is one benefit of having an amniotic egg?
Their egg does not require oxygen
their can have external fertilization
their eggs are protected by jacobson's organs
they do not have to return to the water to reproduce
Which set of adaptation enable birds to fly?
ectothermy, feathers, and light bones
endothermy, feathers, and light bones
ectothermy, feathers, and heavy bones
endothermy, feathers, and heavy bones
How are the bones of birds adapted to fly?
they are solid and strong
they are solid and flexible
they are filled with air and strong
they are filled with air and solid bones
Which of the following animals can be active in cold climates?
birds
crocodiles
lizards
snakes
Which is the best explanation for why a lizard eats less than a smaller sized bird?
reptile eggs require less energy to produce than bird eggs
birds feathers reduce energy loss
reptiles do not need to generate their own heat
reptile do not grow as quickly
Which of the following is evidence that that birds and crocodiles have a common ancestor?
the have a one chambered heart
they have a two chambered heart
they have a three chambered heart
they have a four chambered heart
Which of the following animals can thrive in cold environments?
birds
lizards
snakes
crocodiles
What type of beak would a bird need if it feeds on aquatic plants?
broad and flat
large and scooped
sharp and hooked
long and pointed
Several membranes are inside an amniotic egg.
True
False
The ventral part of a turtle's shell is called the carapace.
True
False
The plastron is responsible for the snakes sense of smell.
True
False
