Animal Classification Types

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Science
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5th Grade
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Lori Patel
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the two main groups animals are classified into?
Birds and Amphibians
Mammals and Reptiles
Arthropods and Cnidarians
Vertebrates and Invertebrates
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the characteristics of vertebrates?
Animals with a backbone or spinal column, bilateral symmetry, segmented body, well-developed head with a brain, closed circulatory system, complete digestive system, and ventral heart.
Invertebrates with a spinal column
Plants with a backbone
Animals with an exoskeleton
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name three examples of mammals.
Birds, fish, reptiles
Whales, sharks, octopuses
Dogs, cats, elephants
Lions, tigers, bears
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the defining features of birds?
Scales, claws, fur, gills, low metabolic rate
Antennae, exoskeleton, fins, scales, low metabolic rate
Feathers, beaks, wings, hard-shelled eggs, high metabolic rate
Fur, claws, scales, fins, low metabolic rate
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
List three examples of reptiles.
Lizards
Dinosaurs
Frogs
Snakes, Turtles, Crocodiles
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS4-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What are the key characteristics of amphibians?
Cold-blooded, moist skin, lay eggs in water, undergo metamorphosis, double life
Warm-blooded, dry skin
Lay eggs on land
Nocturnal
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Name two types of fish.
Salmon, Tuna
Haddock
Cod
Trout
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