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Electric Eels Trivia Quiz

The electric eel is an odd animal capable of producing electricity. Here is a short quiz about that animal.

A multiple-choice quiz by randyaimee. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
randyaimee

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
26,851

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
5

Difficulty
Difficult

Avg Score
2 / 5

Plays
1487

Last 3 plays: Guest 66 (1/5), Guest 173 (2/5), gogetem (3/5).

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Question 1 of 5

1. On which continent is the electric eel native? Hint

South America

Africa

North America

Australia

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Question 2 of 5

2. How big can the electric eel get? Hint

2 feet

6 feet

4 feet

8 feet

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Question 3 of 5

3. Although the electric may look like an eel, it really isn't a true eel, but specially adapted fish related to what other species? Hint

Shark

Trout

Catfish

Snake

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Question 4 of 5

4. How many volts can the electric eel produce? Hint

1000

750

250

500

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Question 5 of 5

5. The electrical organs in the electric eel's body accounts for what percent of its weight? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. On which continent is the electric eel native?

Answer: South America

They can be found in the Amazon basin region.

2. How big can the electric eel get?

Answer: 8 feet

A very large fish!

3. Although the electric may look like an eel, it really isn't a true eel, but specially adapted fish related to what other species?

Answer: Catfish

They're more related to the catfish!

4. How many volts can the electric eel produce?

Answer: 500

Enough volts to stun a horse!

5. The electrical organs in the electric eel's body accounts for what percent of its weight?

Answer: 50

Half the weight!

Source: Author randyaimee

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