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Vertebrates and Invertebrates

Explore the fascinating world of animals by classifying them into vertebrates and invertebrates. Learn about their characteristics and examples.

Grade 4 Science BiologyVertebrates and Invertebrates
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Vertebrates and Invertebrates

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Some questions may ask you to identify characteristics or examples of vertebrates and invertebrates.

1. Which of the following animals is a vertebrate?

a

Jellyfish

b

Spider

c

Fish

d

Worm

2. What is a key characteristic of an invertebrate?

a

Has a backbone

b

Has an exoskeleton

c

Lays eggs

d

Does not have a backbone

3. Animals with a backbone are called  .

4. Animals without a backbone are called  .

5. All insects are invertebrates.

T

True

F

False

6. Birds are an example of an invertebrate.

T

True

F

False

7. Name two animals that are vertebrates.

8. Name two animals that are invertebrates.

Use the words below to complete the sentences.

backbone
vertebrates
invertebrates
skeleton

9. Animals that have an internal   are called  .

10. Animals that do not have a   are called  .