Check for Understanding: Amphibians and Reptiles

Are amphibians vertebrates or invertebrates?

• invertebrates
• mammals
• vertebrates

Are amphibians cold- or warm-blooded?

• Cold-blooded
• Warm-blooded
• Room-temperature-blooded

Where do amphibians live?

• Amphibians live in water.

• Amphibians live on land.

• Amphibians live on land and in water.

Which one is NOT part of the three groups of amphibians?

• Frogs and Toads

• Newts and Salamanders

• Reptiles

Why do amphibians have slimy skin?

• To protect themselves from predators.
• To help them swim faster.
• To stay moist and breathe through their skin.

Are reptiles vertebrates or invertebrates?

• vertebrates
• invertebrates

Are reptiles cold- or warm-blooded?

• cool-blooded

• warm-blooded
• cold-blooded

What types of animals are reptiles?

• insects, spiders, worms, and snails

• snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocodiles

• birds, fish, mammals, and amphibians

How did reptiles stay warm?

• By wearing warm clothing

• By hibernating during cold weather
• By wearing warm clothingBy basking in the sun or seeking warm environments.

What is the skin of a reptile like?

• The skin of a reptile is smooth and moist.

• soft and furry

• hard, scaly, and waterproof