DIAGNOSTIC TEST
KINGDOM ANIMALIA
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following terms describes all animals?
A. eukaryotic, macroscopic, multicellular and heterotrophic
B. unicellular and heterotrophic
C. multicellular, macroscopic, autotrophic and heterotrophic
2. What main feature distinguishes invertebrates from vertebrates?
A. colour and size
B. mechanism for breathing
C. presence or absence of an internal skeleton
3. Where in the vertebrate is the notocord (‘spinal cord’) found?
A. dorsal (at the back)
B. ventral (at the front)
C. neither
4. An example of Phylum Porifera is the:
A. jellyfish
B. sponge
C. spider
5. The 3 phyla of worms are:
A. Nemertea, Nematoda and Annelida
B. Platyhelminthes, Nematoda and Annelida
C. Nemerworma, Nemertea and Nemertoda
6. An example of Phylum Mollusca is the:
A. octopus
B. snail
C. both of the above
7. Three arthropod classes are:
A. insects, arachnids and crustaceans
B. insects, bees and crabs
C. centipedes and millipedes
8. An example of Phylum Echinodermata is the:
A. sea urchin
B. sea anemone
C. sea horse
9. Some characteristics that distinguish arthropods are:
A. arthritis and a hard shell
B. jointed appendages and an exoskeleton
C. no muscles attached to the endoskeleton, poisonous
10. An example of Phylum Cnidaria / Coelenterata is the:
A. jellyfish
B. coral
C. both of the above
True-False Questions
11. All chordates have appendages.
12. All birds and mammals are endothermic.
13. Chordates show bilateral symmetry.
14. All reptiles have lungs and scales.
15. Molluscs always have one or two protective shells.
Short Answer Questions
16. Are all endoskeletons composed of bone? Explain.
17. What is one difference between an insect and an arachnid?
18. A jellyfish is not a fish. Is a starfish a fish? Explain.
19. What is the difference between the 3 mammal subclasses – monotreme, marsupials and placentals?
20. Can ectothermic animals be warm-blooded? Explain.
DIAGNOSTIC TEST
KINGDOM ANIMALIA
ANSWERS
1.A 2.C 3.A 4.B 5.B 6.C 7.A 8.A 9.B 10.C
11.F 12.T 13.T 14.T 15.F
16. No. Composed of bone or cartilage.
17. Insects have 6 legs while arachnids have 8 legs.
18. No. Echinoderm.
19. Monotreme mammals (e.g. echidnas) lay eggs. Marsupial mammals (e.g. kangaroos) have pouches. Placental mammals (e.g. humans) have placentas attached to umbilical cords attached to babies.
20. Yes. Ectothermic animals have body temperature that can vary depending on the surrounding temperature. Therefore, an ectothermic animal may have a warm body temperature on a hot day.