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Ch. 31 STP

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 1. 
In general, reptiles can carry more body mass than amphibians because
a.
they have a higher body temperature
b.
they do not live any portion of their lives in water
c.
their limb bones are stronger than those of amphibians
d.
their embryos can develop outside water
e.
their skin is dry and scaly
 

 2. 
Many scientists think that birds evolved from
a.
mammal-like reptiles
b.
amphibians
c.
mammals
d.
snakes
e.
dinosaurs
 

 3. 
The following animals are all reptiles EXCEPT
a.
the tuatara
b.
lizards and snakes
c.
crocodilians
d.
turtles and tortoises
e.
passerines
 

 4. 
Amniotic eggs are a characteristic of
I. Amphibians
II. Reptiles
III. Birds
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
I and II only
d.
II and III only
e.
I, II, and III
 

 5. 
Which of these is a characteristic of reptiles?
I. Scaly skin
II. Eggs that have several membranes
III. Lungs
a.
I only
b.
II only
c.
I and II only
d.
II and III only
e.
I, II, and III
 

 6. 
When birds breathe, most of the inhaled air first enters the
a.
lungs
b.
gizzard
c.
crop
d.
air sacs
e.
heart
 

 7. 
Feathers that provide lifting force and balance needed for flight are known as
a.
down feathers
b.
powder feathers
c.
barbules
d.
contour feathers
e.
barbs
 

 8. 
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bird’s bones?
a.
Many have air spaces
b.
They are strengthened by struts
c.
Many are fused together
d.
The breastbone is small
e.
The wing bones are homologous to other vertebrates forelimb bones
 

 9. 
At what air temperature did the snake reach the food the fastest?
a.
4 C
b.
10 C
c.
15 C
d.
21 C
e.
27 C
 

 10. 
What conclusion can be drawn from the data?
a.
As the air temperature increased, the time it took for the snake to reach the food increased
b.
As the air temperature decreased, the time it took for the snake to reach the food increased
c.
Air temperature had no effect on the time it took the snake to reach the food
d.
Snakes and ectotherms
e.
Most snakes are carnivorous
 



 
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