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Question 1

A female camel is called a

A	sow.
B	mare.
C	cow.

Question 2

A dromedary camel has

A	one hump.
B	two humps.
C	no humps.

Question 3

Why do camels have such wide, big feet?

A	To support their great weight
B	Because they'd look funny with small feet
C	To keep them from sinking in the sand

Question 4

During cooler months, camels sometimes go _____ without drinking.

A	six days
B	six weeks
C	six months

Question 5

Name a difference between wild and domestic camels.

A	Wild camels are smarter.
B	Wild camels can spit farther.
C	Wild camels have shorter hair.

Question 6

Alpacas and llamas were specially bred from

A	guanacos.
B	dromedaries.
C	Bactrians.

Question 7

The number of camels in the world is connected to the number of _____ in the world.

A	deserts
B	nomads
C	city water wells

Question 8

The word "camel" may come from the word "gamel," which means

A	"many humps."
B	"carrying a burden."
C	"never thirsty."

Question 9

Which continent does NOT have camels?

A	North America
B	South America
C	Asia

Question 10

How many eyelids do camels have for each eye?

A	Three
B	Two
C	One

Question 11

Some camels can drink as much as _____ at one time.

A	10 gallons
B	25 gallons
C	35 gallons

Question 12

Dromedaries are found in

A	high mountains.
B	hot, flat deserts.
C	jungles.

Question 13

What is the smallest type of camel?

A	Vicuna
B	Alpaca
C	Bactrian

Question 14

What is the greatest threat to wild camels in the Gobi desert?

A	They are being shot for food.
B	Their water holes are being taken over by people.
C	They are dying at a younger age.

Question 15

If given a choice, camels prefer to eat

A	salty plants and thorns.
B	flowers and stems.
C	grass.

Question 16

What does a camel store in its hump?

A	Water
B	Potato chips
C	Fat

Question 17

What is one way camels are able to conserve the water in their bodies?

A	They always stand in the shade.
B	They keep their mouths closed so their tongues don't dry out.
C	The don't sweat as much as other animals.

Question 18

Why are rainstorms a problem for camel owners?

A	When water is plentiful camels often try to escape.
B	Camels sink in mud.
C	Rainwater is unhealthy for camels.

Question 19

The front teeth of male camels are long and sharp. Why?

A	Camels use them to tear meat off of prey.
B	Male camels use them to fight over females.
C	The front teeth are strictly for show—they make camels look fierce.

Question 20

Why are camel ears so small?