Unit 4 Lesson 1 5th Grade

Animal Classification: What is the process of arranging animals into groups based on their similarities and differences?

• Beast grouping

• Creature categorization

• Animal sorting

• Animal classification

Animal Classification: What is a dichotomous key used for in animal classification?

• To measure the weight of animals

• To calculate the speed of animals

• To determine the age of animals

• To identify and classify organisms based on their characteristics and traits.

Animal Classification: What are the categories used in animal classification, from broadest to most specific?

• Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Group, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Division, Section, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

• Type, Group, Family, Species, Genus, Order, Class

Plant Classification: What is the main difference between vascular and nonvascular plants?

• Vascular plants do not require water and nutrients for survival.

• Nonvascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients.

• The main difference is the color of the leaves.

• Vascular plants have specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients.

Vertebrates vs. Nonvertebrates: What is the main characteristic that distinguishes vertebrates from nonvertebrates?

• Number of legs

• Presence of a backbone or spinal column

• Color of the skin

• Ability to fly

Vertebrates vs. Nonvertebrates: Which of the following is a vertebrate: frog, butterfly, or earthworm?

• butterfly

• earthworm

• spider

• frog

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Vertebrates vs. Nonvertebrates: What are some examples of nonvertebrate animals?

• Dogs, cats, and birds

• Frogs, lizards, and snakes

• Sharks, dolphins, and whales

• Some examples of nonvertebrate animals include insects, worms, jellyfish, and snails.

Vascular vs. Nonvascular Plants: Which type of plant has specialized tissues for transporting water and nutrients?

• Nonvascular plants

• Vascular plants

• Animals

• Fungi

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Vascular vs. Nonvascular Plants: What are some examples of nonvascular plants?

• Mosses, liverworts, and hornworts

• Pine trees, oak trees, and maple trees

• Cacti, succulents, and orchids

• Ferns, daisies, and sunflowers

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Vascular vs. Nonvascular Plants: What is the function of vascular tissue in plants?

• Transporting water, nutrients, and sugars throughout the plant

• Storing excess water and nutrients

• Providing structural support to the plant

• Producing flowers and fruits