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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?
A | Camels are deaf. |
B | Small ears make camels look cute. |
C | Large ears would catch sand. |
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