1. You are playing at the park. You notice a bird chirping to another bird in a tree. You also see a spider hanging from one of the monkey bars. Which type(s) of animals have you observed?
A. Vertebrates only B. Invertebrates & vertebrates C. Invertebrates only D. Mammals
2. Which is the common characteristic of an animal that belongs to the vertebrate group?
A. It belongs to kingdom animalia C. It has a backbone. D. It does not have a backbone. E. It is relatively small.
3. Which of the following is FALSE about INVERTEBRATES?
A. They all have a spine or backbone. B. There are more invertebrates than vertebrates. C. They have no complete organ system. D. They are small and slow moving.
4. What is the common difference of invertebrates and vertebrates when it comes to reproduction?
A. Invertebrates reproduce by dividing its body into two parts or different groups called fission while vertebrates reproduce by union of two cells or gametes. B. Invertebrates cannot reproduce; only vertebrates can reproduce. C. Vertebrates release its bud and grow into a new offspring or organism D. Both invertebrates and vertebrates do not develop an offspring.
5. How do vertebrates differ from invertebrates when it comes to their body covering?
A. Vertebrates possess a rigid internal skeleton called endoskeleton while invertebrates have exoskeleton. B. Most vertebrates are covered with artificial supporting structure. C. Vertebrates and invertebrates have developed an external supportive covering D. Vertebrates have protective coverings while invertebrates do not have.
