Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Chapter 31: Reptiles and Birds

Reptiles and Birds

1.
Alligators and crocodiles use their _____ to swim rapidly.
A)jaws
B)legs
C)tails
D)snouts
2.
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Which beak shown in Figure 31-4 is used to scoop things?
A)D
B)C
C)B
D)A
3.
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What can be inferred from Figure 31-3?
A)reptiles are the oldest animals
B)reptiles are more dominant than mammals
C)early reptiles were identical to modern reptiles
D)all three groups evolved from early reptiles
4.
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How does C contrast between the salamander and the crocodile shown in Figure 31-2?
A)the crocodile has two chambers
B)the crocodile has four chambers
C)the salamander has four chambers
D)the crocodile has three chambers
5.
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What can be inferred from Figure 31-3?
A)dinosaurs were just big reptiles
B)reptiles evolved from dinosaurs
C)mammals evolved from dinosaurs
D)dinosaurs are closely related to birds
6.
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How does A contrast between the salamander and the crocodile shown in Figure 31-2?
A)crocodile skin is wet and smooth while salamander skin is dry and scaly
B)crocodile skin is warm blooded while salamander skin is cold blooded
C)crocodile skin is dry and scaly while salamander skin is moist and smooth
D)crocodile skin is moist and scaly while salamander skin is dry and smooth
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How does B contrast between the salamander and the crocodile shown in Figure 31-2?
A)the crocodile’s legs raise the body up
B)the crocodile’s legs make it clumsier than the salamander
C)the crocodile’s legs keep its body close to the ground
D)the crocodile’s legs are completely under its body
8.
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Which beak shown in Figure 31-4 is used to tear meat?
A)C
B)A
C)D
D)B
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Which beak shown in Figure 31-4 is used to drill into trees to get insects?
A)D
B)B
C)A
D)C
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How does D contrast between the salamander and the crocodile shown in Figure 31-2?
A)crocodiles have no teeth
B)salamanders have no teeth
C)salamanders have stronger jaws
D)crocodiles have stronger jaws
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