Grade 5 Science – Animals:Vertebrates Quiz
1. Animals that have a backbone are called?
2. Which is the sense organ used for feel and touch
3. What is the function of the skull?
4. Which part of a skeleton is used in protecting the lungs?
5. Animals are classified into two categories. These are
6. What is the distinguishing characteristics among vertebrates
7. Which one is not an example of a vertebrate
8. one of the following is an example of egg-laying mammal. which one is it?
9. which one of the following is not a classification under vertebrates?
10. what is the outstanding characteristic of mammals
11. Name the function of mammary glands in mammals
12. which of the following is referred to as the flying mammal
13. The following are sea mammals except?
14. herbivores are mammals that feed on?
15. which two animals represent omnivores?
16. which one of the following is not a characteristic of birds
17. the following are similarities between reptiles and birds. Which one is not?
18. which one of the following is a characteristic of amphibians?
19. which one among the following is a cold-blooded animal
20. which of the following is false about fish?
21. vertebrates are classified into two main groups. these are
22. which one is false about mammals
23. what characteristic do mammals and birds have in common?
24. the following are examples of amphibians except?
25. Which group of animals have a backbone?
Vertebrates are animals that have a backbone or spinal column. Examples include mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish.
26. Which of the following is a vertebrate?
Lizards are vertebrates because they have a backbone. They are reptiles and belong to the vertebrate group.
27. Which group of animals lack a backbone?
Invertebrates are animals that do not have a backbone. Examples include insects, worms, snails, and jellyfish.
28. Which of the following is a vertebrate animal?
Pythons are vertebrates because they have a backbone. They are non-venomous snakes and belong to the reptile group of vertebrates.
29. Which group of animals have an exoskeleton?
Arthropods are animals with an exoskeleton, a hard outer covering that provides support and protection. Insects, spiders, and crustaceans are examples of arthropods.
30. Which of the following is a vertebrate?
Lizards are vertebrates because they have a backbone. They are reptiles and belong to the vertebrate group.
31. Which group of animals have feathers?
Birds are animals that have feathers, wings, and beaks. They are warm-blooded vertebrates and are capable of flight.
32. Which of the following is a vertebrate animal?
Pythons are vertebrates because they have a backbone. They are non-venomous snakes and belong to the reptile group of vertebrates.
33. Which group of animals have gills for breathing?
Fish are animals that have gills for breathing. Gills extract oxygen from water allowing fish to breathe underwater.
34. Which of the following is a vertebrate animal?
Pythons are vertebrates because they have a backbone. They are non-venomous snakes and belong to the reptile group of vertebrates.
35. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate?
Frogs are vertebrates because they have a backbone or spine which is a characteristic of vertebrates.
36. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate?
Snails are invertebrates as they do not have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
37. Which group of animals are all vertebrates?
Reptiles, amphibians, and birds are all vertebrates as they possess a backbone or spine.
38. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate mammal?
Lions are vertebrate mammals as they have a backbone and are warm-blooded animals that give birth to live young.
39. Which of the following animals is an invertebrate?
Starfish are invertebrates as they do not have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
40. Which group of animals are all invertebrates?
Butterflies, bees, and ants are invertebrates because they do not possess a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
41. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate amphibian?
Frogs are vertebrate amphibians as they have a backbone and typically live in both water and land.
42. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate reptile?
Jellyfish are not vertebrates as they do not have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
43. Which group of animals are all vertebrate birds?
Eagles, starlings, and sparrows are all vertebrate birds as they have a backbone or spine and feathers.
44. Which of the following animals is an invertebrate mollusk?
Snails are invertebrate mollusks with soft bodies that lack a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
45. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate fish?
Shrimps are not vertebrates as they do not possess a backbone or spine like vertebrate fish.
46. Which group of animals are all invertebrate insects?
Butterflies, bees, and ants are all invertebrate insects without a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
47. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate predator?
Owls are vertebrate predators as they hunt and eat other animals. They have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
48. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate mammal?
Sharks are not vertebrate mammals as they do not give birth to live young and are cold-blooded.
49. Which group of animals are all vertebrate reptiles?
Alligators, lizards, and snakes are all vertebrate reptiles with a backbone or spine and scales.
50. Which of the following animals is an invertebrate arthropod?
Spiders are invertebrate arthropods with an exoskeleton and jointed legs. They are not vertebrates with a backbone.
51. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate bird?
Butterflies are not vertebrates birds as they do not possess a backbone or spine like vertebrate birds.
52. Which group of animals are all invertebrate mollusks?
Snails, octopuses, and squids are all invertebrate mollusks with soft bodies and no backbone or spine like vertebrates.
53. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate omnivore?
Bears are vertebrate omnivores as they eat both plants and animals. They have a backbone like other vertebrates.
54. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate amphibian?
Crabs are not vertebrate amphibians as they do not possess a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
55. Which group of animals are all invertebrate arthropods?
Spiders, crabs, and insects are all invertebrate arthropods with an exoskeleton, jointed limbs, and no backbone like vertebrates.
56. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate herbivore?
Horses are vertebrate herbivores as they mainly eat plants. They have a backbone or spine like other vertebrates.
57. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate fish?
Octopuses are not vertebrate fish as they do not have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.
58. Which group of animals are all invertebrate mollusks?
Snails, octopuses, and squids are all invertebrate mollusks with soft bodies and no backbone or spine like vertebrates.
59. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate scavenger?
Vultures are vertebrate scavengers as they feed on dead animals. They have a backbone or spine like other vertebrates.
60. Which of the following animals is not a vertebrate mammal?
Eagles are not vertebrate mammals as they do not give birth to live young like mammals. They are warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers.