Grade 5 Science – Animals:Vertebrates Quiz

1. Animals that have a backbone are called?

domestic animals
wild animals
Vertebrates
invertebrates
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2. Which is the sense organ used for feel and touch

hands
skin
ear
common sense
Explanation:

3. What is the function of the skull?

hold hair in the head
protect brain
covering the head
protect the skin
Explanation:

4. Which part of a skeleton is used in protecting the lungs?

skeleton
the skull
ribcage
skin
Explanation:

5. Animals are classified into two categories. These are

vertebrates and invertebrates
fish and mammals
domestic and wild animals
animals and plants
Explanation:

6. What is the distinguishing characteristics among vertebrates

they have wings
they have a backbone
they have scales
they have feathers
Explanation:

7. Which one is not an example of a vertebrate

goat
fish
housefly
cow
Explanation:

8. one of the following is an example of egg-laying mammal. which one is it?

spiny anteater
bat
duck
cow
Explanation:

9. which one of the following is not a classification under vertebrates?

amphibians
birds
insects
mammals
Explanation:

10. what is the outstanding characteristic of mammals

they have mammary glands
they have teeth
they have beaks
they have scales
Explanation:

11. Name the function of mammary glands in mammals

beauty
warmth
protection
milk production for feeding their young ones
Explanation:

12. which of the following is referred to as the flying mammal

gazelle
bat
mouse
kangaroo
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13. The following are sea mammals except?

dolphin
tilapia
seal
whale
Explanation:

14. herbivores are mammals that feed on?

milk
meat
vegetation
bread
Explanation:

15. which two animals represent omnivores?

human and pigs
bat and rat
rabbit and goat
donkey and gazelle
Explanation:

16. which one of the following is not a characteristic of birds

they give birth to young ones
they lay eggs
they have feathers
their legs re covered by scales
Explanation:

17. the following are similarities between reptiles and birds. Which one is not?

they lay eggs
they are vertebrates
they have scales
they have feathers
Explanation:

18. which one of the following is a characteristic of amphibians?

they have mammary glands
they have moist skin
they are warm-blooded
they have fur
Explanation:

19. which one among the following is a cold-blooded animal

monkey
weaverbird
lizard
lion
Explanation:

20. which of the following is false about fish?

they are cold-blooded
they have fins
they are covered with scales
they give birth to their young ones
Explanation:

21. vertebrates are classified into two main groups. these are

lizards and snakes
fish and birds
cold-blooded and warm-blooded animals
mammals and birds
Explanation:

22. which one is false about mammals

they are warm-blooded
they are of different sizes
all mammals lay eggs
they give bit
Explanation:

23. what characteristic do mammals and birds have in common?

they have teeth
they have beaks
they all fly
they are warm-blooded
Explanation:

24. the following are examples of amphibians except?

tortoise
salamander
frogs and toads
newt
Explanation:

25. Which group of animals have a backbone?

Invertebrates
Vertebrates
Mollusks
Arthropods
Explanation:

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?

Jellyfish
Frog
Snail
Spider
Explanation:

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?

Insects
Birds
Fish
Invertebrates
Explanation:

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?

Earthworm
Crocodile
Starfish
Centipede
Explanation:

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?

Mammals
Arthropods
Reptiles
Amphibians
Explanation:

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?

Snail
Caterpillar
Lizard
Octopus
Explanation:

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
Fish
Mammals
Amphibians
Explanation:

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?

Butterfly
Snail
Jellyfish
Shark
Explanation:

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
Mammals
Amphibians
Reptiles
Explanation:

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?

Earthworm
Spider
Butterfly
Python
Explanation:

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?

Butterfly
Ant
Worm
Frog
Explanation:

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?

Bird
Lizard
Snail
Dog
Explanation:

Snails are invertebrates as they do not have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.

37. Which group of animals are all vertebrates?

Reptiles, Amphibians, Birds
Cats, Birds, Insects
Sharks, Octopuses, Jellyfish
Fish, Snakes, Spiders
Explanation:

Reptiles, amphibians, and birds are all vertebrates as they possess a backbone or spine.

38. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate mammal?

Lion
Shark
Turtle
Frog
Explanation:

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?

Sparrow
Snake
Frog
Starfish
Explanation:

Starfish are invertebrates as they do not have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.

40. Which group of animals are all invertebrates?

Turtles, Snakes, Lizards
Birds, Cats, Fish
Butterflies, Bees, Ants
Horses, Dogs, Lions
Explanation:

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?

Tortoise
Crocodile
Frog
Salmon
Explanation:

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
Cobra
Turtle
Lizard
Explanation:

Jellyfish are not vertebrates as they do not have a backbone or spine like vertebrates.

43. Which group of animals are all vertebrate birds?

Butterflies, Bees, Beetles
Salmons, Sharks, Tuna
Eagles, Starlings, Sparrows
Crocodiles, Cobras, Pythons
Explanation:

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?

Salmon
Snail
Tiger
Owl
Explanation:

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?

Goldfish
Tuna
Seahorse
Shrimp
Explanation:

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?

Turtles, Snakes, Lizards
Butterflies, Bees, Ants
Cats, Dogs, Horses
Frogs, Toads, Salamanders
Explanation:

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?

Snail
Owl
Deer
Rabbit
Explanation:

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?

Shark
Whale
Dolphin
Elephant
Explanation:

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?

Butterflies, Dragonflies, Bees
Monkeys, Tigers, Lions
Alligators, Lizards, Snakes
Eagles, Sparrows, Ostriches
Explanation:

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?

Frog
Squirrel
Crocodile
Spider
Explanation:

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?

Swan
Butterfly
Crow
Penguin
Explanation:

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?

Crocodiles, Lizards, Turtles
Snails, Octopuses, Squids
Peacocks, Sparrows, Starlings
Salmons, Tunas, Sharks
Explanation:

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?

Bear
Cow
Lion
Goat
Explanation:

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?

Crab
Newt
Toad
Frog
Explanation:

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, Insects
Cats, Lions, Tigers
Eagles, Hawks, Falcons
Dolphins, Sharks, Whales
Explanation:

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?

Horse
Tiger
Fox
Wolf
Explanation:

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?

Octopus
Shrimp
Salmon
Tuna
Explanation:

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?

Cows, Sheep, Goats
Eagles, Sparrows, Hawks
Crocodiles, Lizards, Snakes
Snails, Octopuses, Squids
Explanation:

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?

Beaver
Raccoon
Vulture
Dolphin
Explanation:

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?

Frog
Leopard
Rhino
Eagle
Explanation:

Eagles are not vertebrate mammals as they do not give birth to live young like mammals. They are warm-blooded vertebrates with feathers.