Animal Classification Quiz

What is the main difference between vertebrates and invertebrates?

• Vertebrates have backbones, while invertebrates do not

• Vertebrates can fly, while invertebrates cannot

• Vertebrates have scales, while invertebrates have fur

• Vertebrates lay eggs, while invertebrates give birth to live young

Which of the following is an example of an invertebrate?

• Turtle

• Snake

• Frog

• Octopus

What characteristic do fish have that allows them to breathe underwater?

• Fur

• Gills

• Lungs

• Feathers

Which group of animals undergo metamorphosis?

• Mammals

• Amphibians

• Fish

• Reptiles

How can you tell if an animal is a reptile?

• It has moist skin

• It has fur

• It has dry, scaly skin

• It has feathers

What is the main characteristic that distinguishes birds from other animals?

• Shell

• Scales

• Fur

• Feathers

Which group of animals are the only ones to have ears that stick out?

• Fish

• Reptiles

• Birds

• Mammals

What do all mammals feed their babies?

• Meat

• Grass

• Milk

• Eggs

What is the main difference between reptile eggs and amphibian eggs?

• Bird eggs are laid out of the water and have a protective shell

• Reptile eggs have hard shells

• Bird eggs have soft, leathery shells

• Reptile eggs are laid out of the water and have a protective shell

Which group of animals is cold-blooded and can live on land and in the water?

• Birds

• Mammals

• Reptiles

• Fish