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Quiz about Surfing the Sand Dunes
Quiz about Surfing the Sand Dunes

Surfing the Sand Dunes Trivia Quiz


This is a quiz on the desert animals of Mexico. Let's see how well you do.

A photo quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 3 mins.
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Author
dcpddc478
Time
3 mins
Type
Photo Quiz
Quiz #
394,872
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Average
Avg Score
7 / 10
Plays
297
Last 3 plays: Guest 99 (6/10), luttrellkriste (3/10), Guest 173 (5/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which venomous lizard is found in the Sonora Desert of Mexico? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. Which of these animals is a member of the New World pig family and is found in Mexico? Hint


Question 3 of 10
3. Which one of these scorpions is found in Mexico? Hint


Question 4 of 10
4. Which of these rabbits is often found in the desert regions of Mexico? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Which one of these bats is found in the deserts of Mexico? Hint


Question 6 of 10
6. What is another name for the Caracara cheriway? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. The desert bighorn sheep is found in northern Mexico.


Question 8 of 10
8. Cactus pygmy owls eat what? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. The greater long-nosed bat feeds on cacti in the Sonora desert.


Question 10 of 10
10. What is the name of the wild canine found in many of Mexico's deserts? Hint



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which venomous lizard is found in the Sonora Desert of Mexico?

Answer: Banded Gila Monster

The banded Gila monster can grow as long as two feet and should not be played with as it is venomous. It has black banding and are pink, red and orange-colored. Its painful bite will send venom into your system, which usually won't kill you, but will cause profound discomfort.
2. Which of these animals is a member of the New World pig family and is found in Mexico?

Answer: Collared peccary

The collared peccary is also known as the skunk pig, and is usually found in herds of 100 or more. It is found in many climates including the desert. It eats cacti, beans, fruits and roots. It looks a lot like the domesticated pig, and is a member of the broader swine family.
3. Which one of these scorpions is found in Mexico?

Answer: Arizona bark scorpion

The Arizona bark scorpion has one of the most venomous bites in the scorpion world. It can kill children and the elderly. It is about two inches long and a yellowish-brown color.
4. Which of these rabbits is often found in the desert regions of Mexico?

Answer: Audubon's cottontail

The desert rabbit or Audubon's cottontail is found in the deserts all over Mexico. It is gray in color and has multiple litters throughout the year. It lives about two years and is a prey species for most desert predators.
5. Which one of these bats is found in the deserts of Mexico?

Answer: Ghost-faced Bat

The ghost-faced bat is a reddish colored, medium sized desert bat, which lives in caves, mines and old buildings. They are insect eaters and are preyed on by owls, snakes, and hawks.
6. What is another name for the Caracara cheriway?

Answer: Audubon's caracara

Audubon's caracara, or Caracara cheriway, is also known as the Mexican eagle. These falcons will often feed on snakes and lizards, but will also feed on carrion. It is the national symbol of Mexico.
7. The desert bighorn sheep is found in northern Mexico.

Answer: True

The bighorn sheep seen in the northern Mexican desert are not as muscular as their Rocky Mountain relatives. In addition, their horns tend be flatter and stick out farther away from their heads. They can go long periods of time without water.
8. Cactus pygmy owls eat what?

Answer: Small birds, lizards, insects

This very small owl actually lives inside cacti. Although they are tiny, these owls are some of the most impressive hunters in the desert. They swoop from their perches during the night in search of everything from small birds, lizards, insects, to small mammals and frogs.
9. The greater long-nosed bat feeds on cacti in the Sonora desert.

Answer: True

The greater long-nosed bat feeds on agave and cacti in desert regions of Mexico. Their populations are declining due to habitat loss. They are usually found in caves throughout the desert regions.
10. What is the name of the wild canine found in many of Mexico's deserts?

Answer: Mexican Grey Wolf

The Mexican grey wolf is about the size of a large domestic dog. They are vicious killers that run and hunt in packs. They were once endangered but captivity and breeding efforts in the 1970s have ensured their survival.
Source: Author dcpddc478

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