Grade 5 Science – Vertebrates Quiz

You know when you stand up, skip, jump and move around. Do you know how you are able to do that? You are able to do that thanks to your backbone or spine.

Vertebrates are very important in life. They help keep the environment balanced. Lions hunt and eat zebras. We then have the right balance between lions and zebras. Frogs eat mosquitoes and lizards. Can you think of other examples?

Examples of Vertebrates

Vertebrates are everywhere! They include:

1. Mammals – Dogs, lions, dolphins and humans
2. Birds – Eagles, parrots, ostriches and penguins
3. Fish –Sharks, goldfish, and tuna
4. Reptiles – Snakes, lizards, tortoises and crocodiles
5. Amphibians – Frogs, toads, and salamanders

Ready to take this vertebrate quiz? Let’s do this!

 

Results

#1. What is a vertebrate?

animal with a backbone.

animal without a backbone.

#2. Is a horse a vertebrate?

Yes

No

#3. Maina was asked whether a snake is a vertebrate. He replied that it wasn’t. Is this correct?

Yes

No

#4. Which of the following IS NOT a vertebrate?

Lion

Octopus

Donkey

Shark

#5. Rehema and Jane were having a class discussion on vertebrates. Rehema said that crocodiles were not vertebrates. Was she correct?

Yes

No

#6. ……………….are another group of vertebrates that is covered with scales and CANNOT survive outside water.

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#7. Female mammals have……………………that they use to feed their young.

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#8. ………………….have moist skin, breathe through the mouth and spend time on land or water.

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#9. Most mammals give birth to young ones apart from the …………………… and the……………………………..that lay eggs.

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#10. Name the five groups of vertebrates

#11. Group 1

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#12. Group 2

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#13. Group 3

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#14. Group 4

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#15. Group 5

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Give three examples of reptiles

#16. a

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#17. b

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#18. c

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Give three examples of amphibians

#19. a

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#20. b

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#21. c

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#22. What is the young one of a frog called?

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