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Animal Body Groups

Science · Organisms & Life Processes · ages 5-7
Name ______________________   Date ____________

  1. What covers a fish's body?

    • Fur
    • Scales
    • Feathers

  2. Which animal group has feathers?

    • Fish
    • Birds
    • Reptiles

  3. Mammals have fur on their body.

    Circle one:   True   False

  4. Which two body parts help a bird fly and stand?

    • Wings and legs
    • Fins and scales
    • Fur and tail

  5. A dog uses its legs to run. What body part does a fish use to swim?

    • Wings
    • Fins
    • Fur

  6. A fish and a bird are different. Which is true?

    • Fish has fins, bird has wings
    • Fish has fur, bird has scales
    • Both have feathers

  7. A snake has scales and no legs. A dog has fur and four legs. Which group does the snake belong to?

    • Mammal
    • Bird
    • Reptile

  8. Mia says a frog has feathers like a bird. Is she right?

    • Yes, frogs have feathers
    • No, frogs have smooth skin
    • No, frogs have fur
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  1. Scales · A fish's body is covered in scales.
  2. Birds · Birds have feathers. Feathers keep them warm and help them fly.
  3. True · Most mammals have fur to keep them warm.
  4. Wings and legs · Wings let a bird fly. Legs let it stand and walk.
  5. Fins · Fish push through water with their fins.
  6. Fish has fins, bird has wings · Fish swim with fins. Birds fly with wings. Different bodies for different homes.
  7. Reptile · Scales and no legs are reptile features, like a snake.
  8. No, frogs have smooth skin · Frogs are amphibians. Their skin is smooth and wet, not feathered.
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