Vertebrates Quiz

What is a key characteristic that distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates?

• Having feathers

• Living in water

• Presence of a backbone

• Ability to fly

Which of the following is true about fish?

• They live only in salt water

• They have moist skin

• They breathe through gills

• They lay eggs on land

Amphibians are unique because they can:

• Live only on land

• Live only in water

• Live both on land and in water

• Fly and swim

What is a common feature of all birds?

• They all have scales

• They have a pair of wings

• They can all fly

• They all live in water

How do mammals typically care for their young?

• By leaving them to fend for themselves

• By laying eggs

• By feeding them with milk

• By teaching them to fly