Animals Flashcards

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What is the scientific study of animals called?

A

Zoology

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True or False: Animals are multicellular organisms.

A

True

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What is the process by which animals obtain and utilize nutrients called?

A

Nutrition

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What type of animals have a backbone?

A

Vertebrates

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Fill in the blank: Insects have a hard outer covering called an _________.

A

Exoskeleton

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What is the scientific term for the process of animals producing offspring?

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Reproduction

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Which animal group includes animals like sponges, jellyfish, and corals?

A

Invertebrates

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What is the study of animal behavior called?

A

Ethology

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True or False: Mammals are warm-blooded animals.

A

True

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What is the process by which animals break down food into nutrients called?

A

Digestion

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What is the largest animal group on Earth?

A

Arthropods

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Fill in the blank: Birds have _______ as their respiratory organs.

A

Lungs

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13
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What are animals that feed on plants called?

A

Herbivores

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True or False: Fish are cold-blooded animals.

A

True

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What is the process by which animals maintain a stable internal environment called?

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Homeostasis

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