Vertebrates p.2 Quiz

Which class do birds belong to?

• a) Mammalia
• b) Reptilia
• c) Aves

What is a primary feature that enables birds to fly?

• a) Heavy bones
• b) Hollow bones
• c) Thick feathers

What kind of feet do swimming birds like ducks have?

• a) Clawed feet
• b) Webbed feet
• c) Taloned feet

What is one major cause of bird extinction?

• a) Migration
• b) Singing
• c) Habitat destruction

What is a common feature of all birds?

• a) They all can fly.
• b) They all have teeth.
• c) They all lay eggs.

Which bird has wings adapted for swimming instead of flying?

• a) Eagle
• b) Penguin
• c) Sparrow

What do birds use stones in their gizzard for?

• a) Building nests
• b) Grinding food
• c) Producing sound

Why might some birds become flightless?

• a) To avoid predators
• b) Due to lack of food
• c) Because of isolated habitats

What is one way mammals are helpful to humans?

• A) They make loud noises
• B) They can be used for transportation
• C) They scare away birds

Which mammal was the first to be cloned?

• A) Flipper the dolphin
• B) King Kong the gorilla
• C) Dolly the sheep