NC Final Exam: Unit 5 Review TestOnline version Test your knowledge of vertebrates and their adaptations with this quiz game! by Noel Sayco 1 What characteristic distinguishes vertebrates from invertebrates? a Presence of a vertebral column b Segmented body c Exoskeleton d Jointed appendages 2 Which phylum do vertebrates belong to? a Mollusca b Chordata c Arthropoda d Annelida 3 What is a key feature of fish that aids in buoyancy control? a Swim bladder b Gills c Fins d Scales 4 Which group of vertebrates undergo metamorphosis? a Reptiles b Mammals c Birds d Amphibians 5 What type of fish have skeletons made of cartilage? a Lobe-finned fish b Bony fish c Cartilaginous fish d Jawed fish 6 Which class of fish includes ray-finned fish? a Sarcopterygii b Chondrichthyes c Actinopterygii d Agnatha 7 What is a characteristic feature of lobe-finned fish? a Cartilaginous skeletons b Fleshy lobes on their fins c Ray fins d Jaws 8 Which fish are warm-blooded and can regulate their body temperature? a Tuna b Lampreys c Hagfish d Sharks 9 What do birds have that distinguishes them from other vertebrates? a Scales b Fins c Gills d Feathers 10 Which group of vertebrates typically give birth to live young and nurse them with milk? a Reptiles b Fish c Amphibians d Mammals 11 Which group of fish includes sharks, rays, and skates? a Bony fish b Cartilaginous fish c Amphibians d Mammals 12 What are important saltwater fish species in North Carolina fisheries? a Trout, catfish, bass b Piranhas, clownfish, angelfish c Goldfish, guppies, bettas d Flounder, red drum, bluefin tuna 13 What is the purpose of trout stocking? a Introduce new species b Reduce fish populations c Restore or enhance populations d Create artificial habitats 14 Which region offers diverse habitats for fish, including mountain rivers? a Tundras b Oceans c Mountains d Deserts 15 What is the distinction between game and nongame fish? a Game fish are inedible b Nongame fish are larger c Nongame fish are endangered d Game fish are pursued for sport
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