Quiz on Amphibians

Match the following reasons with the correct description of their impact on frog populations in South America.

• Causes harmful substances to enter habitats

• Overpopulation of frogs

• Alters habitats and weather patterns affecting survival

• Climate change only

• Results in unsustainable competition for resources

• Various species are at risk of dying out

• Leads to potential extinction of multiple species

• Pollution only

What unique feature do bumpy-skinned toads use to catch their prey?

• They use their legs

• They use their eyes

• They use their sticky tongues

• They use their tails

According to the text, what are amphibians?

• Animals that live entirely on land

• Animals that live entirely in water

• Animals that spend part of their life in water and part on land

• Animals that fly

Amphibians lack (a)   that reptiles have.

• Gills
• Protective scales
• The ability to live on land
• Sticky tongues

Amphibians must live near water to (a)   .

• To catch their prey
• To keep their skin moist
• To lay eggs
• To swim

What is a habitat as described in the text?

• A place where animals live

• A place where plants grow

• Area for playing

• Space for building houses

Why are amphibian populations declining?

• Habitat destruction

• Too much sunlight

• Overpopulation

• Lack of food

What unusual feature might frogs have that indicates environmental pollution?

• Extra legs and eyes

• Brighter colors

• Ability to fly

• Louder croak

Match the following actions with their corresponding benefits for amphibians.

• Directly aids in habitat preservation and reduces harmful environmental impacts

• Build more zoos

• Reduces habitat fragmentation but is impractical on a large scale

• Increase farming areas

• Helps in species preservation but not directly in natural habitat conservation

• Ban all roads

• Generally detrimental to natural habitats due to chemical runoff and land use change

• Reduce pollution and create parks

According to the text, what is linked to the health of frogs?

• The number of trees

• The health of the environment

• The temperature of the water

• The speed of the wind