Science: Ch. 5 AnimalsOnline version Vertebrates, Invertebrates by Rebecca Cowling 1 What is a defining characteristic of vertebrates? a No backbone b has backbone 2 Which of the following is NOT a class of vertebrates? a Reptiles b Birds c Insects d Mammals 3 Which vertebrate class is known for laying eggs? a Birds b Mammals 4 What type of vertebrates are known for having scales? a Fish b Birds 5 Which vertebrate group is characterized by warm-bloodedness? a Mammals b Reptiles 6 Which vertebrate is known for undergoing metamorphosis? a Reptiles b Amphibians 7 What is the primary function of the vertebrate skeleton? a Support and protection b Respiration 8 Which vertebrate class typically has feathers? a Fish b Birds 9 What type of vertebrates are primarily aquatic? a Fish b Mammals 10 Which vertebrates are known for having live births? a Reptiles b Most mammals 11 Animals without backbones a invertebrates b vertebrates 12 Vertebrates are divided into how many groups? a 5 b 3 13 Smooth, Moist skin a amphibians b reptiles 14 Can regulate its own body temp a warm-blooded b cold-blooded 15 Cold-blooded animals depend on? a instincts b parents 16 Mammals breathe with? a lungs b gills 17 All animals have? a instincts b lungs 18 Fish have what to breathe? a gills b lungs 19 5 classes of vertebrate animals are: Choose one or more answers a mammals b birds c fish d amphhibians e reptiles f insects 20 Warm-blooded Choose one or more answers a mammals b amphibians c birds d reptiles 21 Cold-blooded Choose one or more answers a fish b birds c amphibians d reptiles Feedback 1 has backbone 2 insects 3 birds 4 fish 5 mammals 6 amphibians 7 support, protection 8 birds 9 fish 10 mammals 11 Invertebrates 12 5 13 amphibians 14 warm-blooded 15 instincts 16 lungs 17 instincts 18 gills 19 Mammals, Birds, Fish, Amphibians, Reptiles 20 mammals, birds 21 fish, amphibians, reptiles