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Γ╪û ±╦ THINGS OF NATURE Identify nature words Philip P. Kapusta Q:A small goat-like antelope that lives in the high mountains of Europe and SW Asia. A:Chambray A:Chamois A:Chamomile A: A: R: S:M2 Q:A burrowing African mammal that eats ants and termites. A:Abaca A:Abalone A:Aardvark A:Aberdeen A: R: S:M3 Q:A rodent of tropical Americal related to the guinea pig, but having longer legs. A:Agora A:Agog A:Agra A:Aigrette A:Agouti R: S:M5 Q:Any of varoius web-footed sea birds related to the petrel. A:Albatross A:Akimbo A:Coot A:Nautilus A: R: S:M1 Q:One of the spiraled fossil shells of an extinct mollusk. A:Abilene A:Ammonite A:Amphibia A:Amitosis A:Amnion R: S:M2 Q:Any of several small burrowing animals of South America and southern North America, with an armorlike shell of bony plates. A:Aardvark A:Armourette A:Ariadane A:Armadillo A:Asafetida R: S:M4 Q:A squirrel-like lemur of Madagascar. A:Azores A:Aye-aye A:Ador A: A: R: S:M2 Q:A tall, coarse plant with small greenish-purple or yellow flowers that have a disagreeable odor. A:Finagle A:Figwort A:Filbert A:Filch A: R: S:M2 Q:A polecat of Europe. A:Fistic A:Fisher A:Flamingo A:Finch A:Fitch R: S:M5 Q:Woodpecker of North America with golden-yellow feathers on the underside of the wings. A:Fitch A:Finch A:Flicker A:Flamingo A:Fluke R: S:M3 Q:A white or yellowish-white weasel used for killing rats and hunting rabbits. A:Fitch A:Ferret A:Feline A:Fallow A:Faun R: S:M2 Q:A plant that has roots, stems, and leaves, but no flowers, and reproduces by spores instead of seeds. A:Fitch A:Fescue A:Feldspar A:Fern A: R: S:M4 Q:Identify an extinct clumsy bird. A:Dizzy A:Paricide A:Scow A:Dodo A:Periwinkle R: S:M4 Q:A male honeybee. A:King bee A:Carpenter A:Drone A:Larva A:Pupa R: S:M3 Q:A very small flowering plant that grows in water. A:Duckweed A:Dill A:Dun A:Dolomite A:Dogtooth R: S:M1 Q:A small wading bird that has a broad black stripe across the abdomen during the breeding season. A:Duck A:Dunkirk A:Dunlin A:Duster A:Dungaree R: S:M3 Q:A small, egg-laying, ant-eating animal of Australia with a covering of spines and a long, slender snout. A:Echinoderm A:Echidna A:Echelon A:Ecarte A:Earwig R: S:M2 Q:A beetlelike insect. A:Earwig A:Echidna A:Eelpout A: A: R: S:M1 Q:The inner layer of a ripened ovary of a plant. A:Encyst A:Endocarp A:Epidermoid A: A: R: S:M2 Q:A plant that grows on another plant for support, but not for nourishment. A:Endoderm A:Epode A:Equine A:Epiphyte A:Ermine R: S:M4 Q:A kind of black-bird. A:Gossamer A:Gosling A:Grackle A:Gotland A:Gormand R: S:M3 Q:A burrowing, ratlike rodent with large cheek pouches. A:Gopher A:Goon A:Gila monster A:Genet A: R: S:M1 Q:A small, long-armed ape of SE Asia and the East Indies that lives in trees. A:Gherkin A:Gibbon A:Gibe A:Gastrula A: R: S:M2 Q:A large poisonous lizard of Arizona and New Mexico, covered with beadlike, orange-and-black scales. A:Gigolo A:Gesa salamander A:Gila monster A:Gimcrack A: R: S:M3 Q:The smallest mammal is the... A:Shrew A:Mouse A:Prairie dog A:Gerbil A:Otter R: S:M1 Q:Which of the following is NOT an insect? A:Bumblebee A:Spider A:Flea A:Cricket A:Butterfly R: S:M2 Q:The largest animal that has ever lived on earth is the... A:African elephant A:Brontosaurus A:Blue whale A:Tyrannosaurus A:Whale shark R: S:M3 Q:Which of the following is NOT a fish? A:Shark A:Tuna A:Sea lamprey A:Whale A:Eel R: S:M4 Q:The largest bird is the... A:Eagle A:Albatross A:Condor A:Trumpeter swan A:Ostrich R: S:M5 Q:Animals that eat only meat are called... A:Carnivores A:Omnivores A:Herbivores A:Scavengers A:Filter feeders R: S:M1 Q:Caterpillars are the young, or larvae, of... A:Ants and wasps A:Butterflies and moths A:Grasshoppers and crickets A:Bees and flies A:Beetles and bugs R: S:M2 Q:The young, or larvae, of frogs and toads are called A:Newts A:Wigglers A:Tadpoles A:Cilia A:Salamanders R: S:M3 Q:The koala only eats... A:Mulberry leaves A:Flower nectar A:Ants and termites A:Eucalyptus leaves A:Roots and bark R: S:M4 Q:Which of the following is NOT extinct? A:Passenger pigeon A:Moa A:Dodo A:Carolina parakeet A:California condor R: S:M5 Q:Which is the largest ape? A:Gorilla A:Chimpanzee A:Orangutan A:Gibbon A:Monkey R: S:M1 Q:"Orangutan" is a Malay word meaning... A:The beast that walks like people A:The man of the woods A:Reddish ape A:Ape with orange hair A:The shy one R: S:M2 Q:Which of the following is NOT a crustacean? A:Barnacle A:Clam A:Lobster A:Crab A:Shrimp R: S:M2 Q:The model for the first stuffed toy Teddy bear was a A:Koala A:Grizzly cub A:Black bear cub A:Polar bear A:Panda cub R: S:M3 Q:Which animal is a champion dam builder? A:Mole A:Otter A:Porcupine A:Beaver A:Turtle R: S:M4 Q:Birds are the only animals with... A:Wings A:Beaks A:Sharp claws A:4-chambered hearts A:Feathers R: S:M5 Q:The largest land animal in North America is the... A:Antelope A:Bison A:Kodiak bear A:Moose A:Elk R: S:M2 Q:Butterflies and moths can only eat... A:Carrion A:Seeds A:Liquids A:Blood A:Leaves R: S:M3 Q:The fastest mammal is the A:Horse A:Tiger A:Deer A:Mountain lion A:Cheetah R: S:M5 Q:Another name for the mountain lion is the A:Cougar A:Lynx A:Jaguar A:Coatimundi A:Bobcat R: S:M1 Q:The most common dairy cattle in the U.S. are... A:Jerseys A:Holsteins A:Guernseys A:Herfords A:Brahmans R: S:M2 Q:Most corals live in... A:Polar waters A:Quiet ponds A:Tropical rivers A:Warm seas A:Salt lakes R: S:M4 Q:The name "dinosaur" comes from Greek words meaning A:Giant reptile A:Extinct reptile A:Animal of the past A:Fierce hunter A:Terrible lizard R: S:M5 Q:The dingo is a wild member of the dog family found in... A:Japan A:South America A:South Africa A:Australia A:India R: S:M4 Q:The national symbol of the United States is the... A:Wild turkey A:Buffalo A:Rattlesnake A:Roadrunner A:Bald eagle R: S:M5 Q:The bottoms of an elephant's feet are covered with... A:Fatty pads A:Thick armor A:Hard scales A:Flat bones A:Dense hair R: S:M1 Q:The purpose of a firefly's light is to... A:Find food A:Scare predators A:Attract a mate A:Warn of danger A:Protect its young R: S:M3 Q:The largest fish is the... A:Bluefin tuna A:Barracuda A:King mackerel A:Whale shark A:Electric catfish R: S:M4 Q:Frogs and toads eat mainly... A:Fish A:Worms A:Seeds A:Leaves A:Insects R: S:M5 Q:The tallest animal on earth is the... A:Giraffe A:Elephant A:Antelope A:Reindeer A:Alaskan bear R: S:M1 Q:Giraffes are natives of... A:Asia A:Africa A:South America A:The Middle East A:Australia R: S:M2 Q:The kangaroo is the national animal of... A:New Zealand A:South Africa A:Australia A:Argentina A:Indonesia R: S:M3 Q:Lions live in groups called... A:Schools A:Herds A:Swarms A:Prides A:Colonies R: S:M4 Q:Baby goats are called... A:Calves A:Pups A:Foals A:Lambs A:Kids R: S:M5 Q:The fastest horse gait is the... A:Gallop A:Canter A:Trot A:Walk A:Amble R: S:M1 Q:An octopus has how many arms? A:Six arms A:Eight arms A:Ten arms A:Four arms A:Twelve arms R: S:M2 Q:The only marsupial found in North America is the... A:Beaver A:Groundhog A:Opossum A:Bear A:Weasel R: S:M3 Q:Which of the following is NOT a bird of prey? A:Owl A:Eagle A:Hawk A:Albatross A:Osprey R: S:M4 Q:Giant pandas are natives of what country? A:India A:Japan A:Australia A:South America A:China R: S:M5 Q:A bird with a big pouch hanging from its bill is called what? A:Pelican A:Toucan A:Macaw A:Stork A:Swallow R: S:M1 Q:Which of the following is NOT a rodent? A:Squirrel A:Rabbit A:Prairie dog A:Guinea pig A:Porcupine R: S:M2 Q:Which is the following is NOT a member of the parrot family? A:Lovebird A:Cockatoos A:Myna A:Macaw A:Parakeet R: S:M3 Q:The fold of skin hanging from a turkey's neck is called a... A:Pouch A:Gobble A:Flap A:Wattle A:Gizzard R: S:M4 Q:Walruses live in groups called... A:Prides A:Schools A:Clans A:Colonies A:Herds R: S:M5 Q:A bird with long, stilt-like legs is the... A:Grebe A:Heron A:Pelican A:Petrel A:Swan R: S:M2 Q:Woodpeckers feed mainly on... A:Seeds A:Worms A:Insects A:Nectar A:Tree bark R: S:M3 Q:The scientific study of animals is called... A:Biology A:Anthropology A:Botany A:Zoology A:Ecology R: S:M4 Q:The scientific study of insects is called... A:Icthyology A:Protozoology A:Ornithology A:Embryology A:Entomology R: S:M5