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Animal Classification Fun!

A Grade 2 science worksheet on biological classification, focusing on grouping animals by common characteristics.

Grade 2 Science BiologyBiological Classification
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Animal Classification Fun!

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Read each question carefully and follow the directions. Show what you know about classifying animals!

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

mammals
fish
birds
reptiles
amphibians

1. Animals that have scales and live in water are called  .

2. Animals that have feathers and lay eggs are called  .

3. Animals that have fur or hair and feed their babies milk are called  .

4. Animals that have dry scales and lay eggs on land are called  .

5. Animals that can live on land and in water are called  .

1. Which animal group lays eggs in water and has moist skin?

a

Birds

b

Amphibians

c

Mammals

d

Reptiles

2. A cow is an example of which animal group?

a

Fish

b

Birds

c

Mammal

d

Reptile

1. All birds can fly.

T

True

F

False

2. Fish breathe with lungs.

T

True

F

False

1. Name two animals that are mammals.

2. How are reptiles different from amphibians?

Draw an animal that has feathers. What group does it belong to?

This animal is a  .