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Nature Quiz - Reptiles and Amphibians - Reptiles of the World (Questions)

From crocodiles to chameleons, reptiles live on every continent except Antarctica. Explore how they breathe, move and hunt, and what makes them different from amphibians.

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Fascinating Fact

Sea turtles travel long distances between feeding areas and nesting beaches, and females usually lay eggs on sandy shores.

In this Specialist Nature quiz, you will learn what makes reptiles unique, including their scaly skin, air breathing lungs, and the way many species rely on external heat to stay active. You will also explore how reptiles vary across different habitats worldwide, from deserts to rainforests and oceans.

Key Terms

  • Ectothermic: Describes an animal that uses the environment, such as sunshine, to warm up and control its body temperature.
  • Scales: Tough outer skin coverings that help protect a reptile and reduce water loss.
  • Amniotic egg: An egg with membranes that protect the developing young, allowing many reptiles to reproduce on land.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What is a reptile?

A reptile is a vertebrate animal with scaly skin that breathes air with lungs. Most reptiles are ectothermic, so they often bask to warm up and become active.

What is the difference between reptiles and amphibians?

Reptiles have scaly skin and breathe with lungs throughout their lives. Amphibians usually have moist skin, often begin life in water, and many go through a major change as they grow.

Do all reptiles lay eggs?

No, not all reptiles lay eggs. Many do, but some species give birth to live young, especially in colder climates where keeping eggs warm would be difficult.

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1. What does a chameleon NOT have?
[ ] Claws
[ ] Ears
[ ] Tail
[ ] Tongue
2. What is the name of this reptile?
[ ] Spectacled lizard
[ ] Plated lizard
[ ] Glass lizard
[ ] Monitor lizard
3. This foot belongs to which reptile?
[ ] Wood lizard
[ ] Gecko
[ ] Anole
[ ] Whiptail
4. Iguanas have a 'third' eye on their head. What is this eye called?
[ ] Parietal eye
[ ] Varietal eye
[ ] Territorial eye
[ ] Tyrannical eye
5. How does a crocodile sweat?
[ ] Through its tail
[ ] Through its skin
[ ] Through its mouth
[ ] Through its feet
6. Which TV sitcom features a tortoise at the start and end of each episode?
[ ] Early Doors
[ ] Dinnerladies
[ ] One Foot in the Grave
[ ] Only Fools and Horses
7. Can you name this reptile?
[ ] Skink
[ ] Tegus
[ ] Night Lizard
[ ] Agama
8. What is the collective term for a group of alligators?
[ ] Flock
[ ] Congregation
[ ] Troop
[ ] Snap
9. Can you name this reptile?
[ ] Blind Lizard
[ ] Spinytail Lizard
[ ] Gila monster
[ ] Collared Lizard
10. In 2006, the snapping turtle became the state reptile of which state?
[ ] New Jersey
[ ] Ohio
[ ] Delaware
[ ] New York
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Nature Quiz - Reptiles and Amphibians - Reptiles of the World (Answers)
1. What does a chameleon NOT have?
[ ] Claws
[x] Ears
[ ] Tail
[ ] Tongue
2. What is the name of this reptile?
[ ] Spectacled lizard
[ ] Plated lizard
[ ] Glass lizard
[x] Monitor lizard
3. This foot belongs to which reptile?
[ ] Wood lizard
[x] Gecko
[ ] Anole
[ ] Whiptail
The toes of the gecko have a special adaptation that allows them to adhere to most surfaces without the use of liquids or surface tension
4. Iguanas have a 'third' eye on their head. What is this eye called?
[x] Parietal eye
[ ] Varietal eye
[ ] Territorial eye
[ ] Tyrannical eye
It is usually associated with the pineal gland, regulating circadian rhythmicity and hormone production for thermoregulation
5. How does a crocodile sweat?
[ ] Through its tail
[ ] Through its skin
[x] Through its mouth
[ ] Through its feet
That's why they can be seen on river banks with their mouths wide open - they are cooling down!
6. Which TV sitcom features a tortoise at the start and end of each episode?
[ ] Early Doors
[ ] Dinnerladies
[x] One Foot in the Grave
[ ] Only Fools and Horses
7. Can you name this reptile?
[x] Skink
[ ] Tegus
[ ] Night Lizard
[ ] Agama
8. What is the collective term for a group of alligators?
[ ] Flock
[x] Congregation
[ ] Troop
[ ] Snap
9. Can you name this reptile?
[ ] Blind Lizard
[ ] Spinytail Lizard
[x] Gila monster
[ ] Collared Lizard
10. In 2006, the snapping turtle became the state reptile of which state?
[ ] New Jersey
[ ] Ohio
[ ] Delaware
[x] New York
It was voted for by the state's public elementary school children
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