What is the main characteristic that distinguishes vertebrate animals from invertebrates?

Understanding Vertebrate Animals

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3rd - 6th Grade
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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Living in water
Having a shell
Ability to fly
Presence of a backbone
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary function of bones in vertebrate animals?
To produce energy
To give shape and support to the body
To help in digestion
To store water
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which part of the vertebrate body is responsible for movement?
Limbs
Torso
Head
Tail
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a way vertebrates can move?
Flying
Photosynthesis
Jumping
Swimming
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group of vertebrates includes animals that can fly?
Amphibians
Birds
Reptiles
Fish
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many groups are vertebrates classified into?
Three
Four
Five
Six
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a mammal?
Frog
Salmon
Eagle
Howler monkey
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common feature of all vertebrate animals?
External skeleton
Ability to fly
Living in water
Internal skeleton made of bones
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is NOT a group of vertebrates?
Insects
Mammals
Amphibians
Fish
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