Classifying Plants and Animals

What is a vertebrate?

• An animal that has a backbone.

• A type of fish without fins.

• A mammal that lays eggs.

• An insect with a hard shell.

What is a characteristic of birds?

• Birds have feathers and lay eggs.

• Birds can swim in water.

• Birds have scales like reptiles.

• Birds are mammals that give live birth.

What is an example of an amphibian?

• Frog

• Salmon

• Chicken

• Lizard

What is the difference between a mammal and a fish?

• Mammals breathe air and usually give live birth, while fish breathe water through gills.

• Mammals are cold-blooded, while fish are warm-blooded.

• Mammals lay eggs, while fish give live birth.

• Mammals have scales, while fish have fur.

What type of animal is a dolphin?

• A reptile

• A fish

• A mammal

• An amphibian

What is the role of roots in plants?

• Roots anchor the plant in the soil and absorb water and nutrients.

• Roots help in photosynthesis by capturing sunlight.

• Roots store energy in the form of carbohydrates.

• Roots produce flowers and fruits for reproduction.

What is a flowering plant?

• A plant that produces flowers and seeds.

• A plant that only produces seeds.

• A plant that has no leaves.

• A plant that grows in water.

What is the main difference between amphibians and reptiles?

• Amphibians usually live both in water and on land, while reptiles are primarily land animals.

• Amphibians are cold-blooded, while reptiles are warm-blooded.

• Reptiles can breathe underwater, while amphibians cannot.

• Amphibians have scales, while reptiles have smooth skin.

What is a characteristic of fish?

• Fish can fly in the air.

• Fish live in water and have gills to breathe.

• Fish are mammals that give live birth.

• Fish have lungs to breathe air.

What is an invertebrate?

• An animal that does not have a backbone.

• A type of fish with a backbone.

• A mammal that lives in water.

• An animal that has a shell.