Copy of Animal & Plant Classification Vocabulary Quiz (3/2/2026) - Claire McPhail | Library

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Using a dichotomous key, which trait separates reptiles from amphibians?

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A small plant without tubes uses spores to reproduce. Classify it.

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Which feature must an animal have to be a vertebrate?

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A cold-blooded vertebrate with gills, fins, and scales is a ___?

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Why are insects classified as invertebrates?

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A pine tree produces seeds in cones but no flowers. It is a ___?

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Which feature tells you a plant is an angiosperm rather than a gymnosperm?

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Dog and whale are both examples of which animal group?

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Which yes/no question would separate bats from birds in a dichotomous key?

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What amphibian trait explains why frogs differ from reptiles?

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When classifying plants, which feature distinguishes vascular from non-vascular?

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An unknown creature is cold-blooded, lays eggs on land, and has scales. How should it be classified?

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Scientists use a dichotomous key mainly to do what?

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Which plant group uses spores instead of seeds to reproduce?

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Which structure shows a fish is different from amphibians?

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Why is a whale considered a mammal and not a fish?

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A student groups ants and butterflies together. Which shared trait justifies this choice?

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Which statement describes a vertebrate but NOT an invertebrate?

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