Arthropod Exploration
A worksheet for Grade 4 students to explore the characteristics and types of arthropods.
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Arthropod Exploration
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Use the image provided to help you.
What is an Arthropod?
Arthropods are a very diverse group of animals. They have some special features that make them unique. Look at the image to help you answer the questions.
1. What is one main characteristic of all arthropods?
Fill in the blanks with the correct words about arthropods.
2. Arthropods have an exoskeleton, which is like a hard on the outside of their body.
3. Most arthropods have bodies that are divided into different .
4. Arthropods have jointed , which helps them move.
Decide if each statement is True or False.
5. All arthropods have eight legs.
True
False
6. Insects are a type of arthropod.
True
False
7. Which of these animals is an arthropod?
Fish
Spider
Bird
Dog
8. Describe the main difference between an insect and an arachnid.