KS3 Science biology Quiz on "VARIATION and CLASSIFICATION" (based on QCA 7D)

EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a fish? [7d-1]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an amphibian? [7d-2]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a reptile? [7d-3]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a bird? [7d-4]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a mammal? [7d-5]
1. cold blooded, lives in water, has gills and paired fins
2. cold blooded, lays eggs in water, spends first part of life in water and has gills, slimy skin, lives on land in adult life breathing with lungs
3. cold blooded, dry scaly waterproof skin, lays eggs on land
4. warm blooded, lays eggs on land, covered in feathers
5. warm blooded, body covered in hair, gives birth to live young which are fed on milk from special glands
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a salmon belong? [7d-6]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a frog belong? [7d-7]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a snake belong? [7d-8]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does an eagle belong? [7d-9]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a cow belong? [7d-10]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a herring belong? [7d-11]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a toad belong? [7d-12]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a lizard belong? [7d-13]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a penguin belong? [7d-14]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a mouse belong? [7d-15]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a shark belong? [7d-16]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a salamander belong? [7d-17]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a turtle belong? [7d-18]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a heron belong? [7d-19]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
EXAMPLES!
To which vertebrate group does a whale belong? [7d-20]
1. fish
2. amphibian
3. reptile
4. bird
5. mammal
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(1)__? [7d-21]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(2)__? [7d-22]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(3)__? [7d-23]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(4)__? [7d-24]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
From our parents __(1)__ many of our characteristics are __(2)__. Although individuals are __(3)__ their parents, they are not __(4)__. Offspring from the same parents always show some __(5)__.

Which word is missing from __(5)__? [7d-25]
1. genes
2. inherited
3. like
4. identical
5. variation
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, which must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(1)__? [7d-26]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(2)__? [7d-27]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(3)__? [7d-28]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(4)__? [7d-29]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Living organisms can be divided into two main groups, __(1)__ and animals. Animals can be divided into two main sub-groups. Animals without backbones are called __(2)__ and those with backbones are called __(3)__. The vertebrates can be further classified into groups called __(4)__, whose bodies exist at the temperature of their surroundings, and __(5)__, who must maintain a particular body temperature.

Which missing word(s) matches space __(5)__? [7d-30]
1. plants
2. invertebrates
3. vertebrates
4. cold blooded
5. warm blooded
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a snail? [7d-31]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an ant? [7d-32]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a trout? [7d-33]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a seagull? [7d-34]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an earthworm? [7d-35]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a spider? [7d-36]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a newt? [7d-37]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a bat? [7d-38]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes an octopus? [7d-39]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes woodlice? [7d-40]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a crocodile? [7d-41]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
EXAMPLES!
Which of the following describes a porpoise? [7d-42]
1. invertebrate without jointed legs
2. invertebrate with jointed legs
3. cold blooded vertebrate
4. warm blooded vertebrate
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your eye colour? [7d-43]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your face shape? [7d-44]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your hair length? [7d-45]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to you guessing the lottery numbers correctly? [7d-46]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your natural hair colour? [7d-47]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your height? [7d-48]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your finger nail length? [7d-49]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your chance of throwing a six on a dice? [7d-50]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to you being a male or female? [7d-51]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your body weight? [7d-52]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your shoe style? [7d-53]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors
Your physical features and activities are the result of several factors. You can genetically inherit characteristics from your parents genes or they can be due to your 'environment' e.g. 'habitat' and 'life style'. Which of the following factors applies to your premium bond numbers winning a prize? [7d-54]
1. only what is genetically inherited from your parents genes
2. a combination of genetic and environmental factors
3. only environmental factors
4. nothing to do with genetic or environmental factors

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