Equine Evolution and Classification

Which is the "true horse"?

• caballus

• burchelli

• grevyi

• prezewalski

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

As the horse evolved, there was a reduction in the number of ________.

• teeth

• appendages

• tail

• toes

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which breed is the foundation of the Standardbred, Quarter Horse, and Thoroughbreds?

• Tennessee Walking Horse

• Arabian

• Morgan

• Paso Fino

How many inches are in 1 hand?

• 3

• 5

• 6

• 4

Color can be bred for.

• True

• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

Which classification does a 500-900lb horse belong to?

• Pony

• Light

• Draft

Which is a draft horse?

• Warmblood

• Coldblood

Monodactyl means:

• 4 legged

• one toed

• one chestnut

• 4 chestnuts

If a horse in 15.2hh, it is ____ inches.

• 60

• 64

• 62

• 70

Warmblood and Coldblood refers to:

• temperment of horse

• blood temperature of horse

• Weight

• Height