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Unit 5 - Vertebrates
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1What is the main characteristic that defines vertebrates?
- AThey have an exoskeleton
- BThey have a backbone
- CThey have radial symmetry
- DThey have tentacles
2What structure is found inside the backbone of vertebrates?
- ABlood vessels
- Bspinal cord
- CAir sacs
- Ddigestive tract
3What is the internal skeleton of vertebrates made of?
- AChitin and keratin
- BBone and cartilage
- CCalcium carbonate
- DMuscle and fat
4What type of symmetry do vertebrates have?
- AAsymmetry
- BRadial
- CBilateral
- DNo symmetry
5Which of the following is NOT a function of vertebrate skin?
- AProtecting the animal
- BSensing the environment
- CProducing food for the animal
- DCovering the body
6Which of these body parts is NOT found in all vertebrates?
- ABrain
- BSpinal cord
- CExoskeleton
- DInternal skeleton
7What are vertebrate limbs used for?
- AOnly for balance
- BMovement and hunting
- CAbsorbing nutrients
- DBreathing underwater
8Select the true sentences
- AAll vertebrates have articulated limbs
- BVertebrate skin helps protect the animal.
- CVertebrates can have hair, scales, or feathers covering their skin.
- DThe nervous system of vertebrates is in a ventral position.
- EVertebrates have a brain and a spinal cord as part of their nervous system.
- FThe main function of the backbone is digestion.
9All vertebrates have a head, torso, and tail.
- ATrue
- BFalse
10Fill in the Blanks
1. Vertebrates have a [blank_start]backbone[blank_end], which protects the spinal cord.
2. Their [blank_start]internal[blank_end] skeleton is made of bone and cartilage.
3. Vertebrates have [blank_start]bilateral[blank_end] symmetry, meaning their bodies are divided into two equal halves.
4. Most vertebrates have articulated [blank_start]limbs[blank_end] to help them move and hunt.
5. The [blank_start]skin[blank_end] of vertebrates can be covered with hair, scales, or feathers.
6. Vertebrates have a [blank_start]dorsal[blank_end] nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
7. The [blank_start]skeleton[blank_end] provides support and helps with movement.
8. The skin of vertebrates serves two main functions: protection and sensing the environment.
9. The [blank_start]brain[blank_end] processes information, while the [blank_start]spinal cord[blank_end] transmits signals between the brain and the rest of the body.
10. Most vertebrates have a head, torso, and tail, though some species may lack a tail.- Abackbone
- Binternal
- Cbilateral
- Dradial
- Elimbs
- Fskin
- Gdorsal
- Hskeleton
- Ibrain
- Jspinal cord
11Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of vertebrate nutrition?
- AThey have a complete digestive system
- BThey lack an excretory system
- CTheir main excretory organs are the kidneys
- DTheir circulatory system is closed
12What structure transmits signals between the brain and the body in vertebrates?
- AHeart
- BLungs
- CSpinal cord
- DStomach
13Which vertebrates can be oviparous, viviparous, or ovoviviparous?
- AOnly mammals
- BOnly birds and reptiles
- CAll vertebrates
- DOnly fish
14Vertebrates have a closed circulatory system.
- ATrue
- BFalse
15Vertebrates have simpler nervous systems than invertebrates.
- ATrue
- BFalse
16Vertebrates can only reproduce sexually
- ATrue
- BFalse
17What type of vertebrates are fish?
- AEndothermic
- BEctothermic
- CViviparous
- DOviparous
18What is the function of a fish’s lateral line?
- AHelps them breathe underwater
- BSenses movement in the water
- CRegulates body temperature
- DHelps them reproduce
19What is the purpose of the swim bladder in most fish?
- AHelps them float
- BProduces oxygen
- CProtects their gills
- DStores food
20How do fish breathe?
- AThrough their skin
- BUsing lungs
- CUsing gills
- DThrough spiracles
21Which of the following statements is true about fish reproduction?
- AAll fish give birth to live young
- BMost fish reproduce through external fertilization
- CFish reproduce asexually
- DFish reproduce by budding
22What is the function of fish fins?
- ATo absorb oxygen
- BTo stabilize and move in water
- CTo capture food
- DTo sense vibrations
23Select the true sentences about the fish
- AFish fins help them move and stabilize themselves in water.
- BThe operculum protects the gills.
- CFish have external fertilization in most species.
- DFish reproduce sexually and are usually oviparous.
24Fill in the Blanks
1. Fish are [blank_start]ectothermic[blank_end] vertebrates with a head and a tail.
2. Their bodies, except for their [blank_start]heads[blank_end], are covered in scales.
3. Fish use [blank_start]fins[blank_end] to move and stabilize themselves in the water.
4. The [blank_start]lateral line[blank_end] is a sensory organ that detects movement in the water.
5. The [blank_start]swim bladder[blank_end] is an internal organ that helps fish float.
6. Fish breathe using [blank_start]gills[blank_end], which are protected by the operculum.
7. Fish can be carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores, depending on the species.
8. Most fish reproduce [blank_start]sexually[blank_end] and are [blank_start]oviparous[blank_end].
9. Most fish fertilize their eggs externally.
10. Fish have a [blank_start]fusiform[blank_end] body shape, which helps them move efficiently in water.- Aectothermic
- Bheads
- Cfins
- Dlateral line
- Eswim bladder
- Fgills
- Gspicules
- Hsexually
- Iasexually
- Joviparous
- Kviviparous
- Lfusiform
25Complete the image
- ADorsal fin
- BCaudal fin
- CPectoral fin
- DAnal fin
- EPelvic fin
- FOperculum
26Write B (bony fish) or C (cartilagenous fish) to each type of fish
- Sharks: [blank_start]C[blank_end]
- Trout: [blank_start]B[blank_end]
- Carp: [blank_start]B[blank_end]
- Stingrays: [blank_start]C[blank_end]
- Salmon: [blank_start]B[blank_end]- AC
- BB
- CB
- DC
- EB
27Match each word with its definition:
- [blank_start]backbone[blank_end]: row of small bones down the middle of an animal back
- [blank_start]articulated[blank_end]: two or more parts connected by flexible joints
- [blank_start]ectorthermic[blank_end]: cold blood animals
- [blank_start]fusiform[blank_end]: shape that is wide in the middle and smaller at both ends
- [blank_start]ventral[blank_end]: related to the front or underside of the animal- Abackbone
- Barticulated
- Cectothermic
- Dfusiform
- Eventral
28What type of vertebrates are amphibians?
- AEndothermic
- BEctothermic
- CWarm-blooded
- DFully aquatic
29Why do amphibians need moist skin?
- ATo help them walk
- BTo absorb oxygen for respiration
- CTo keep their body warm
- DTo make them waterproof
30How do amphibians reproduce?
- AAsexually
- BInternal fertilization
- CBy budding
- DExternal fertilization
31Which of these is NOT a characteristic of amphibians?
- AThey have smooth, moist skin
- BThey have gills as larvae
- CThey have a protective outer shell
- DThey go through metamorphosis
32How do adult amphibians breathe?
- AOnly with gills
- BOnly with lungs
- COnly through their skin
- DWith lungs and through their skin
33Which of these is an example of an amphibian?
- ALizard
- BFrog
- CTurtle
- DSnake
34What do most adult amphibians eat?
- APlants
- BMeat
- CBoth plants and meat
- DAlgae
35Select the true sentences about amphibians
- AAmphibians have dry, scaly skin to protect them from drying out.
- BAll amphibians have legs
- CAmphibians undergo metamorphosis as they develop
- DAmphibians are warm-blooded
- ESome amphibians produce toxins through their skin
36Frogs, toads, and salamanders are all amphibians.
- ATrue
- BFalse
37Fill in the Blanks
1. Amphibians are [blank_start]ectothermic[blank_end] vertebrates with smooth, [blank_start]moist[blank_end] skin.
2. They live in both [blank_start]water[blank_end] and on land.
3. Most amphibians reproduce through [blank_start]external[blank_end] fertilization and are [blank_start]oviparous[blank_end].
4. Amphibian [blank_start]larvae[blank_end] breathe with [blank_start]gills[blank_end], while [blank_start]adult[blank_end] amphibians breathe with [blank_start]lungs[blank_end] and through their skin.
5. Amphibians undergo [blank_start]metamorphosis[blank_end], changing from larvae to adults.
6. Some amphibians have [blank_start]vocal cords[blank_end], which allow them to communicate by making sounds.
7. Amphibians do not have [blank_start]scales[blank_end] or hair.
8. Cutaneous respiration is when amphibians breathe through their [blank_start]skin[blank_end].
9. Most adult amphibians are [blank_start]carnivores[blank_end], meaning they eat meat.
10. Some amphibians produce [blank_start]toxins[blank_end] to protect themselves from predators.- Aectothermic
- Bendothermic
- Cmoist
- Dwater
- Eexternal
- Finternal
- Goviparous
- Hviviparous
- Ilarvae
- Jgills
- Kadult
- Llungs
- Mmetamorphosis
- Nvocal cords
- Oscales
- Pskin
- Qcarnivores
- Rtoxins
38Which of these amphibians does NOT have a tail as an adult?
- AFrog
- BSalamander
- CNewt
- Dninguno
39Which feature helps frogs and toads jump?
- ATheir long tails
- BTheir vocal cords
- CTheir large, strong rear legs
- DTheir smooth, moist skin
40Which amphibians have tails as adults?
- AFrogs
- BToads
- CSalamanders and newts
- Dninguno
41Write T (with tail) or NT (no tail) to each sentece about amphibians
- They use vocal cords to communicate: [blank_start]NT[blank_end]
- They have long bodies with a head, neck, torso, and four similar-sized limbs: [blank_start]T[blank_end]
- Salamanders and newts belong to this group: [blank_start]T[blank_end]
- Frogs and toads belong to this group: [blank_start]T[blank_end]
- Their rear legs are adapted for jumping and are bigger and longer than the front ones: [blank_start]T[blank_end]- ANT
- BT
- CT
- DNT
- ENT
42Fill in the Blanks
1. Amphibians [blank_start]without[blank_end] tails include frogs and toads.
2. Amphibians [blank_start]with[blank_end] tails include salamanders and newts.
3. Frogs and toads have strong, [blank_start]long rear[blank_end] legs that help them jump.
4. Salamanders and newts have a head, neck, torso, and [blank_start]four limbs[blank_end] of equal size.
5. Frogs and toads have [blank_start]vocal cords[blank_end], which allow them to communicate by making sounds.- Awithout
- Bwith
- Clong rear
- Dfour limbs
- Etwo limbs
- Fvocal cords
43Which of the following reptiles does NOT have teeth?
- Alizard
- Bcrocodile
- Cturtle
- Dsnake
44What do reptiles use to breathe?
- AGills
- BSkin
- CLungs
- DSpiracles
45Which of these is TRUE about reptile reproduction?
- AThey reproduce asexually
- BFertilisation is external
- CFertilisation is internal
- DThey lay eggs in water
46Which of the following is a typical feature of most reptiles?
- ASmooth, moist skin
- BScales that are shed
- CFeathers
- DGills for breathing
47Reptiles use their tongues for what special function?
- AHearing
- BEating
- CSmelling and tasting
- DTasting
48select the false sentences about reptiles
- AAll reptiles have four limbs
- BReptiles use gills to breathe
- CReptiles are mostly carnivorous
- DTurtles and tortoises are the only reptiles without teeth
- EReptiles shed their skin regularly
49Fill in the Blanks
1. Reptiles are [blank_start]ectothermic[blank_end] vertebrates.
2. Their bodies are covered in [blank_start]scales[blank_end], which they [blank_start]shed[blank_end] regularly.
3. Reptiles use [blank_start]lungs[blank_end] to breathe.
4. Most reptiles reproduce by [blank_start]sexual[blank_end] reproduction with [blank_start]internal[blank_end] fertilisation.
5. Reptiles like snakes do not have limbs.
6. Turtles and tortoises are the only reptiles that [blank_start]do not[blank_end] have teeth.
7. Reptiles often use their [blank_start]tongue[blank_end] to smell and taste their environment.- Aectothermic
- Bendothermic
- Cscales
- Dshed
- Elungs
- Fgills
- Gsexual
- Hasexual
- Iinternal
- Jexternal
- Kdo not
- Ldo
- Mtongue
- Nmouth
50Which order of reptiles includes animals with no limbs?
- ACrocodilia
- BTestudines
- CSauria
- DOphidia
51Which of the following reptiles has a shell and no teeth?
- AAlligator
- BTortoise
- CGecko
- DSnake
52What characteristic is typical of reptiles in the order Sauria?
- AThey slither with no legs
- BThey have shells
- CThey have claws and thin bodies
- DThey have fins
53Crocodiles belong to the order Cryptodira
- ATrue
- BFalse
54Write Testudines (T), Crocodilia (C), Sauria (S) or Ophidia (O):
- Snake: [blank_start]O[blank_end]
- Alligator: [blank_start]C[blank_end]
- Iguana: [blank_start]S[blank_end]
- Tortoise: [blank_start]T[blank_end]
- Turtle: [blank_start]T[blank_end]
- Chmeleon: [blank_start]S[blank_end]
- Crocodile: [blank_start]C[blank_end]
- Geckos: [blank_start]S[blank_end]- AO
- BC
- CS
- DT
- ET
- FS
- GC
- HS
55What helps birds reduce weight and fly?
- AThick bones
- BHollow bones
- CScales
- DTeeth
56Birds have teeth for chewing food.
- ATrue
- BFalse
57What part of the bird’s body helps it stay warm and aerodynamic?
- ABeak
- BScales
- CFeathers
- DClaws
58What do birds use to breathe?
- AGills
- BSkin
- CSpiracles
- DLungs and air sacs
59What type of reproduction do all birds have?
- AViviparous
- BOvoviviparous
- COviparous
- DFragmentation
60What covers a bird’s legs?
- AFeathers
- BSkin
- CScales
- DFur
61What type of limbs do birds have?
- AFour legs
- BTwo wings and two legs
- CFour wings
- DNo limbs
62Why do birds sing or make sounds?
- ATo hunt
- BTo communicate
- CTo cool down
- DTo grow feathers
63Which of these is a flightless bird?
- AFalcon
- BOwl
- COstrich
- DParrot
64Complete the text about birds:
Birds are [blank_start]endothermic[blank_end] animals, which means they can regulate their own body temperature.
2. They have four limbs: two [blank_start]wings[blank_end] and two [blank_start]legs[blank_end].
3. Most birds are adapted for [blank_start]flying[blank_end], although some like ostriches cannot fly.
4. Their bodies are [blank_start]fusiform[blank_end] (aerodynamic), which helps them reduce air resistance during flight.
5. A bird’s body is covered with [blank_start]feathers[blank_end], while their legs are covered in [blank_start]scales[blank_end].
6. Instead of teeth, birds have a [blank_start]beak[blank_end] whose shape depends on the kind of food they eat.
7. Birds have some [blank_start]hollow bones[blank_end] that make them lighter and help them fly.
8. They breathe through [blank_start]lungs[blank_end], and they also have [blank_start]air sacs[blank_end] to reduce their weight and keep their muscles oxygenated during flight.
9. Birds reproduce [blank_start]sexually[blank_end] through internal fertilisation, and all of them are [blank_start]oviparous[blank_end], meaning they lay eggs.
10. After laying eggs, the parents [blank_start]incubate[blank_end] them to keep them at the correct temperature.
11. Birds have excellent [blank_start]eyesight[blank_end] and hearing, and many species sing to communicate with each other.
12. [blank_start]Flying birds[blank_end] like eagles have well-developed wings and a keel for muscle attachment.
13. [blank_start]Flightless birds[blank_end] such as penguins have reduced wings and no keel.- Aendothermic
- Bwings
- Clegs
- Dflying
- Efusiform
- Ffeathers
- Gscales
- Hbeak
- Ihollow bones
- Jlungs
- Kair sacs
- Lsexually
- Moviparous
- Nincubate
- Oeyesight
- PFlying birds
- QFlightless birds
65What do female mammals use to feed their young?
- AMammary glands
- BBeaks
- CGills
- DLungs
66Which of the following is a characteristic of placental mammals?
- AEmbryo develops in an egg
- BEmbryo develops in a pouch
- CEmbryo develops inside the uterus and receives nutrients from the placenta
- DThey lay eggs and do not feed their young
67Which mammals are oviparous?
- AMarsupials
- BMonotremes
- CPlacental
68Which of the following is true about mammal limbs?
- AOnly aquatic mammals have limbs
- BLimb structure varies completely by species
- CAll mammal limbs have a similar structure
- DOnly flying mammals have limbs
69Select the true sentences
- AMammals are ectothermic vertebrates.
- BAll mammals are covered in fur
- CMammals breathe using lungs.
- DOnly placental mammals reproduce sexually.
- EMarsupials have pouches where their embryos finish development.
70Complete the text about mammals:
Mammals are [blank_start]endothermic[blank_end] vertebrates. Most live on [blank_start]land[blank_end], although some can [blank_start]fly[blank_end] or live in water. Female mammals have [blank_start]mammary glands[blank_end] that produce milk to feed their young. Most mammals are covered in [blank_start]fur[blank_end], and they all have [blank_start]lips[blank_end] and limbs with a similar structure.
Mammals breathe using [blank_start]lungs[blank_end] and may be carnivores, herbivores, or omnivores. They have a very well-developed [blank_start]nervous[blank_end] system.
All mammals reproduce [blank_start]sexually[blank_end] through [blank_start]internal[blank_end] fertilisation. There are three groups:
• [blank_start]Monotremes[blank_end] are oviparous and lay eggs.
• [blank_start]Marsupials[blank_end] are viviparous and their embryos develop in a pouch.
• [blank_start]Placental[blank_end] mammals are viviparous, and their embryos develop in the [blank_start]uterus[blank_end], receiving nutrients through the placenta.- Aendothermic
- Bfly
- Cland
- Dmammary glands
- Efur
- Ffeathers
- Glips
- Hlungs
- Inervous
- Jdigestive
- Kinternal
- Lexternal
- Msexually
- Nasexually
- OMonotremes
- PMarsupials
- QPlacental
- Ruterus
71Which of the following mammals lays eggs?
- AMarsupials
- BPlacental mammals
- CMonotremes
- DAll of them
72Which group of mammals gives birth to young that develop in a pouch?
- APlacental
- BMarsupials
- CMonotremes
- DReptiles
73Where does the embryo develop in placental mammals?
- AEgg shell
- BPouch
- CUterus
- DExternal environment
74Match each word with its definition
- [blank_start]shed[blank_end]: naturally lose something that's no longer needed.
- [blank_start]slither[blank_end]: move smoothly over a surface.
- [blank_start]endothermic[blank_end]: warm-blooded animal.
- [blank_start]aerodynamic[blank_end]: shaped to reduce air resistence.
- [blank_start]hollow[blank_end]: with a hole or empty space inside.
- [blank_start]camouflage[blank_end]: when an animal's colour or shape matches what is around or near it and makes it difficult to see.
- [blank_start]pouch[blank_end]: pocket of skin on the stomach of some female marsupials.
- [blank_start]placental[blank_end]: receives nutrition while in the womb through the placenta.- Aslither
- Bshed
- Cendothermic
- Daerodynamic
- Ehollow
- Fcamouflage
- Gpouch
- Hplacental
75Complete the translation of each word:
- helpless: [blank_start]indefenso[blank_end]
- tick: [blank_start]garrapata[blank_end]
- keel: [blank_start]quilla[blank_end]
- hair: [blank_start]pelo[blank_end]
- fur: [blank_start]pelaje[blank_end]
- pouch: [blank_start]marsupio[blank_end]
- ostrich: [blank_start]avestruz[blank_end]
- tadpole: [blank_start]renacuajo[blank_end]
- cutaneous respiration: [blank_start]respiración cutánea[blank_end]
- ectothermic: [blank_start]poikilothermic[blank_end]
- snout: [blank_start]hocico[blank_end]
- carapace: [blank_start]caparazón[blank_end]- Agarrapata
- Bindefenso
- Cquilla
- Dpelo
- Epelaje
- Fmarsupio
- Gavestruz
- Hrenacuajo
- Ipoikilothermic
- Jhocico
- Kcaparazón
- Lrespiración cutánea
76Complete the image about the humans
- Aanimal
- Bvertebrate
- Cmammals - placentals
- Dprimates
- Ehomonoidea
- Fhomo
- Ghomosapiens
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