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Classification of Animals

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following characteristics describes an amphibian?

a)

is able to fly

b)

has thick fur

c)

has moist skin

d)

is warm-blooded

2.

The plant, in the picture, reproduces without seeds.

a)

flowering plant

b)

spore-producing plant

c)

plants that produce fruits

d)

plants that reproduce using cones

3.

A snake is a vertebrate, breathes with lungs, and is cold-blooded. Which type of

animal is a snake?

a)

fish

b)

bird

c)

reptile

d)

amphibian

4.

Pine trees have needle-shaped leaves, stay green all year long, and develop cones to spread their seeds. What type of plant classification is a pine tree?

a)

grass

b)

flowering

c)

pollinator

d)

non-flowering

5.

One reason that scientists share their results with others is so that other scientists are able to check their work. Which is a way that scientists check each other’s work?

a)

sharing their opinions

b)

repeating the experiments

c)

taking a vote to see which results they like best

d)

creating a new experiment to try and get better results

6.

Janelle was taking notes about flowering plants in her science journal. Which of the following statements would she have written about flowering plants?

a)

flowering plants produce seeds

b)

flowering plants produce cones

c)

flowering plants produce spores

d)

flowering plants produce needles

7.

Which characteristic is true for mammals?

a)

they have scales

b)

they are cold-blooded

c)

they nurse their young

d)

they breathe under water

8.

David observes a plant with cones and needles. Which conclusion can David make about this plant?

a)

It has mosses.

b)

It has flowers.

c)

It makes spores.

d)

It makes seeds.

9.

The chart on the left lists Florida's state Animals. Which of the animals listed is an arthropod?

a)

Mockingbird

b)

Largemouth Bass

c)

American Alligator

d)

Zebra Longwing Butterfly

10.

The organisms shown below live in or near bodies of water. Some are classified as vertebrates and some as invertebrates.

Which organism is classified as an invertebrate?

a)

crab

b)

fish

c)

manatee

d)

turtle

11.

The pictures on the left show two plants that grow in Florida, a Penta and a Sword fern.

In addition, the image below shows the spores that appear on the underside of the sword fern’s leaves.

Which of the following is present in the penta but NOT in the sword fern?

a)

root growth

b)

flower production

c)

ability to reproduce

d)

ability to make food

12.

Abby presented her detailed and organized data to the class after completing an

investigation about plants. Why should she include her detailed and organized data

in her presentation?

a)

to show which plants were grown

b)

to provide visuals for her presentation

c)

to allow the class to analyze the data to determine if it supported her opinions

d)

to allow the class to analyze the data to determine if it supported her conclusion

13.

Which of the following characteristics are true for fish?

a)

they have gills, lays eggs, and are cold-blooded

b)

they have gills, lays eggs, and are warm-blooded

c)

they have gills, give live birth, and are cold-blooded

d)

they have gills, give live birth, and are cold-blooded

14.

Which is the best way to ensure an experiment can be replicated?

a)

keep a detailed record of the experiment

b)

change observations after the experiment is done

c)

only write down observations that support your prediction

d)

decide your conclusions before carrying out the experiment

15.

The students in Mrs. Howard's class are categorizing animals into different groups. How have they categorized Group A and Group B in the chart above?

a)

Group A are amphibians; Group B are mammals

b)

Group A are mammals; Group B are invertebrates

c)

Group A are invertebrates; Group B are vertebrates

d)

Group A are vertebrates; Group B are invertebrates