Question

frogs are a type of animal in a group called amphibians. all of these animals have some features in common. amphibians are animals that spend part of their lives in water and part on land. they are also cold - blooded, meaning their body temperature changes with their surroundings.
frogs and toads have short, thick bodies and long back legs. salamanders and newts have slender bodies and long tails. caecilians are long, wormlike amphibians with no legs and sharp teeth. these amphibians can be spotted in a variety of colors and sizes. sometimes they can hide from predators with skin that looks like their environment.
what method of organization is used in this passage?
a. classification
b. cause/effect
c. definition
d. sequence

Explanation:

The passage first introduces the general group of amphibians (including frogs) and then classifies different types of amphibians (frogs/toads, salamanders/newts, caecilians) by describing their distinct physical characteristics. Option A (classification) fits as the passage organizes information by categorizing amphibians into subgroups. Option B is incorrect as there's no cause - effect relationship. Option C is incorrect as it's not just defining a term but grouping types. Option D is incorrect as there's no sequential order (like time or steps) presented.

Answer:

A. classification