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Quiz about Things that go Hump in the Desert

Things that go Hump in the Desert Quiz

This quiz will detail the "Ships of the Desert" and other critters of the deserts of Asia and Africa.

A multiple-choice quiz by Team The Alberta Pioneers. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
StetsonHat

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
337,272

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
2172

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Camels belong to the genus "Camelus" of the family "Camelidae" and the order of "Artiodactyla". What is the common name for an artiodactyl? Hint

Cattle

Odd-toed ungulate

Even-toed ungulate

Horses

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Question 2 of 10

2. We all know that ostriches lay the largest eggs in the world, but are they the smallest eggs relative to the size of the adult bird?

Yes

3. The sand gazelle has a huge range, from the Arabian Peninsula to the Gobi Desert. This beautiful, delicate creature has many special adaptations for survival in such harsh climates. Which of the following is NOT one of their adaptations? Hint

special hooves to walk on the sand

the ability to shrink the liver

a small hump on the back to store water

light-coloured coats

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Question 4 of 10

4. During sandstorms a camel protects its eyes from the sand yet it is still able to see through them. What adaptation allows them to do this? Hint

Even camels don't have the ability to overcome sandstorms in this way

The camel's keeper provides it with an eyeshield like sunglasses

A third, transparent, eyelid closes over the eyes

The camel spits on its own eyes to clean them

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Question 5 of 10

5. The fennec fox of the Sahara is a small desert fox. What is the origin of the word "fennec" in the name of this species?

Hint

It comes from Arabic and means "fox".

It refers to the extremely sensitive tympanic membrane.

It means "ear" in Swahili.

It is the name of the biologist who discovered the species.

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Question 6 of 10

6. What sort of a gait do camels have? Hint

both front legs together, then both hind legs together, etc.

left front, left hind together then right front, right hind together, etc

left front, right hind then right front, left hind, etc.

both front legs, left hind, both front, right hind. etc.

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Question 7 of 10

7. Sidewinders, a member of the Viperidae give birth to live young.

True

False

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Question 8 of 10

8. On which continent is the poisonous lizard Gila monster found? Hint

Asia

Africa

North America

Australia

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Question 9 of 10

9. What interesting thing happens to scorpions under UV light? Hint

they become spotted

they shrivel up

they glow

they burn

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Question 10 of 10

10. The fennec fox is easily recognised by what unusual feature? Hint

white coat with black spots

oversized eyes

huge ears

very large feet

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Camels belong to the genus "Camelus" of the family "Camelidae" and the order of "Artiodactyla". What is the common name for an artiodactyl?

Answer: Even-toed ungulate

Being an even-toed ungulate, camels have two toes on each foot. The feet have adapted to life in sandy deserts by having a broad, flat underside.

2. We all know that ostriches lay the largest eggs in the world, but are they the smallest eggs relative to the size of the adult bird?

Answer: Yes

Ostrich eggs are about 15 cm (5.9 in) long by 13 cm (5.1 in) wide. They are cream-coloured and have small pits. During the day the female incubates the eggs and at night the male does so.

Answer: a small hump on the back to store water

Sand gazelles can actually shrink their livers up to 30%! According to a recent study, by shrinking their livers, the animals reduce their energy needs. By needing less energy, the animal breathes less often. Breathing uses water, so breathing less uses less water. For more information go to this link:

http://www.sciencenewsforkids.org/articles/20061101/Feature1.asp

4. During sandstorms a camel protects its eyes from the sand yet it is still able to see through them. What adaptation allows them to do this?

Answer: A third, transparent, eyelid closes over the eyes

Camel's eyes possess a third eyelid that is so thin they can still see while protecting their eyes from the sand. They also act akin to windshield wipers by wiping away any sand that does get into the eye. They also have bony ridges to keep the sun out and thick, bushy eyebrows.

5. The fennec fox of the Sahara is a small desert fox. What is the origin of the word "fennec" in the name of this species?

Answer: It comes from Arabic and means "fox".

The scientific name of the fennec fox is Vulpes zerda and it lives in the Sahara region of northern Africa. These nocturnal foxes will prey on small animals like rodents and insects but also eat plant materials and eggs.

6. What sort of a gait do camels have?

Answer: left front, left hind together then right front, right hind together, etc

Camels have an unusual way of walking, it is quite comical with both legs on one side moving together at the same time. Camels are capable of running, but do so only in short bursts. They are known for their plodding walk, and can maintain this rate for hours at a time.

7. Sidewinders, a member of the Viperidae give birth to live young.

Answer: True

Sidewinders are native to southern parts of the US and Mexico. This type of snake will have black splotches on their backs and are usually either a pale tan or grey in colour.

8. On which continent is the poisonous lizard Gila monster found?

Answer: North America

The Gila monster is one of two known poisonous lizards and it is found in the desert regions of the southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. Small rodents are a mainstay in its diet but it will eat a variety of other animals or eggs as well.

9. What interesting thing happens to scorpions under UV light?

Answer: they glow

Scorpions glow under UV light because of the presence of florescent chemicals in the cuticle. As a result, scientists use handheld UV lamps when observing these animals at night.

10. The fennec fox is easily recognised by what unusual feature?

Answer: huge ears

The fennec fox, found in the Sahara Desert, is the smallest species of canid alive today. Its large ears give the fox very acute hearing as well as help to cool the fox down. As blood passes near the surface of the ears heat is dispersed into the atmosphere.

Source: Author StetsonHat

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