Animal Classification
These animals have fur, and their babies are born alive.
Mammals
When an animal is born, goes through changes, and dies, it is known as ____________.
A. A birthday
B. A growth cycle
C. A life cycle
D. A year
C. A life cycle
What is the definition of “adaption”?
A. Migration
B. Changing in order to survive
C. Staying the same
D. Something that comes from your parents or relatives
B. Changing in order to survive
When acorns and other nuts fall from trees, gray squirrels burry them in holes they dig in the ground.
A. Hibernate
B. Stock Up
C. Migrate
D. Herding
E. Nocturnal
B. Stocking Up
What is a vertebrate?
A. An animal with no legs
B. An animal with a backbone
C. An animal that lives in water
D. An animal with wings
B. An animal with a backbone
These animals have feathers and lay eggs.
Birds
Which step occurs first in the life cycle of an insect?
The female lays an egg.
Which of these does a butterfly use to protect itself?
A. Grows extra eyes
B. Fangs
C. Makes webs
D. Camouflage
D. Camouflage
Bat species find a cozy spot in an underground cave or mine and fall into a deep sleep for the cold winter months.
A. Hibernate
B. Stock Up
C. Migrate
D. Herding
E. Nocturnal
A. Hibernate
What is an invertebrate?
A. An animal with fur
B. An animal with a backbone
C. An animal without a backbone
D. An animal that lays eggs
C. An animal without a backbone
These animals are cold blooded and have scaly skin.
Reptiles
Which step occurs last in the life cycle?
Death
What are some common adaptations of arctic animals?Select ALL that apply.
A. Camouflage
B. Short fur
C. Blubber
D. Small features (ears and nose)
A. Camouflage
C. Blubber
D. Small features (ears and nose)
White-tailed deer will hang out together in a group. They help each other stay warm and protect others from predators.
A. Hibernate
B. Stock Up
C. Migrate
D. Herding
E. Nocturnal
D. Herding
Which animal is a vertebrate?
A. Worm
B. Jellyfish
C. Dog
D. Spider
C. Dog
These animals are vertebrates that have scales and gills to breathe.
Birds
Which is NOT a stage in the animal life cycle?
A. Reproduction
B. Growth and development
C. Seed germination
D. Death
C. Seed germination
How does a giraffe’s long neck help it survive?
A. It helps the giraffe sleep
B. It helps the giraffe run fast
C. It helps the giraffe reach leaves high in trees
D. It helps the giraffe swim
C. It helps the giraffe reach leaves high in trees
Monarch butterflies will fly away to warmer places in the cold winter months.
A. Hibernate
B. Stock Up
C. Migrate
D. Herding
E. Nocturnal
C. Migrate
All mammals are vertebrates because they ____.
A. Have wings
B. Have fur
C. Have a backbone
D. Live on land
C. Have a backbone
These animals have moist skin and lay eggs.
Amphibians
What animals go through the life cycle?
A. Mammals and insects
B. Reptiles and amphibians
C. Fish and birds
D. All animals
D. All animals
How do a fish’s gills help it survive?
A. They help it see underwater
B. They help it breathe underwater
C. They help it jump out of water
D. They help it stay warm
B. They help it breathe underwater
Owls hunt for their food in the dark of the night, which protects them from their predators.
A. Hibernate
B. Stock Up
C. Migrate
D. Herding
E. Nocturnal
E. Nocturnal
Which animal is an invertebrate?
A. Bird
B. Fish
C. Frog
D. Ant
D. Ant
These animals are invertebrates and have an exoskeleton.
Insects
Which animal does NOT go through metamorphosis?
A. Butterfly
B. Frog
C. Grasshopper
D. Dog
D. Dog
Which animal adaptation helps an owl hunt at night?
A. Bright feathers
B. Loud footsteps
C. Sharp eyesight and hearing
D. Short wings
C. Sharp eyesight and hearing
Why do some animals hibernate during winter?
A. To sleep
B. To grow bigger
C. To save energy when food is hard to find
D. To travel to new places
C. To save energy when food is hard to find
Which animal has an exoskeleton?
A. Snake
B. Crab
C. Horse
D. Frog
B. Crab