The Animal Kingdom Flashcards

(33 cards)

1
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What is the term for animals that primarily eat plants?

A

Herbivores

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2
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True or False: Carnivores are animals that eat both plants and animals.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: Animals that eat both plants and animals are called __________.

A

Omnivores

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4
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What do you call an animal that is active during the day?

A

Diurnal

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5
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What is the term for animals that hibernate during winter?

A

Hibernators

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6
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Which of the following is a characteristic of mammals? (a) Lay eggs (b) Have fur or hair (c) Are cold-blooded

A

b) Have fur or hair

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7
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True or False: Reptiles are warm-blooded animals.

A

False

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8
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What is the primary characteristic of amphibians?

A

They live both in water and on land.

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9
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Fill in the blank: The process by which animals adapt to their environment is called __________.

A

Evolution

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10
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What type of animal is known for having feathers?

A

Birds

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11
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Which animal is considered a keystone species?

A

Sea otters

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12
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What is the term for animals that are born alive rather than hatching from eggs?

A

Viviparous

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13
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True or False: All mammals give live birth.

A

False

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14
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What do you call the natural home or environment of an animal?

A

Habitat

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15
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Fill in the blank: The study of animals and their behavior is called __________.

A

Zoology

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16
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What type of animal is characterized by scales and lays eggs?

17
Q

Which of the following is NOT a type of mammal? (a) Dolphin (b) Sparrow (c) Elephant

18
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What term describes a species that is at risk of extinction?

A

Endangered species

19
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True or False: Invertebrates are animals without a backbone.

20
Q

What is the largest group of animals on Earth?

A

Invertebrates

21
Q

Fill in the blank: Animals that migrate seasonally are often referred to as __________.

A

Migratory animals

22
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What type of animal is a frog?

23
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Which animal is known for its ability to change color for camouflage?

24
Q

What do you call the stage in an animal’s life cycle where it undergoes significant transformation?

A

Metamorphosis

25
Fill in the blank: The animal kingdom is classified into several __________.
Phyla
26
What is the term for the relationship between two different species living together?
Symbiosis
27
True or False: All birds can fly.
False
28
What is the primary function of an animal's fur or feathers?
Insulation and protection
29
Which of the following is an example of a carnivore? (a) Cow (b) Lion (c) Rabbit
b) Lion
30
What do you call the study of animal behavior?
Ethology
31
Fill in the blank: Animals that primarily live in water are called __________.
Aquatic animals
32
What is the term for a group of animals of the same species living together?
Herd
33
True or False: Amphibians can live in both aquatic and terrestrial environments.
True