Classification Science Quiz

Why do we classify living things?

• So they can be put into groups to make identifying and studying them easier.

• Because putting things into groups is important.

• So we can study them at school.

• Because David Attenborough is the boss!

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Click on the picture to make it bigger and follow the key to identify the leaf.

• Laurel

• Sweet Chestnut

• Lilac

• Silver Birch

All living things are classified into 5 groups. Which one of these is not one of the groups?

• Plants

• Protists

• Fungi

• Fish

• Animals

Who invented the way all animals are classified?

• David Attenborough

• Charles Darwin

• Mr Preston

• Carl Linnaeus

Which of these is not a vertebrate?

• Horse

• Snake

• Worm

• Frog

Does a vertebrate have a backbone?

• Yes

• No

All vertebrates are classified into 5 groups. Click on all the groups that are vertebrates.

• Birds

• Fish

• Spiders

• Mammals

• Insects

Which of these are all characteristics of a bird?

• Lay eggs

• Have fur

• Have wings

• Have a beak

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Which of these is not a mammal?

• Dolphin

• Fox

• Dog

• Frog

Which of these is not a reptile?

• Crocodile

• Turtle

• Crab

• Snake