World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced--12/19--reptiles

1. The largest turtle species is a type of ____________.

Sea turtle

Snapping turtle

Side necked turtle

Sea turtles include the largest turtle species. Even the smallest ones, the ridleys, reach 28 inches (70 centimeters) long and weigh nearly 100 pounds (45 kilograms).

Explanation

Sea turtles include the largest turtle species. Even the smallest ones, the ridleys, reach 28 inches (70 centimeters) long and weigh nearly 100 pounds (45 kilograms).

2. Dinosaurs are a prehistoric reptile that first appeared on Earth __________ years ago.

230 million

100 million

170 million

The first dinosaurs appeared on Earth about 230 million years ago. They lived in nearly all natural settings, from open plains to forests to the edges of swamps, lakes, and oceans. Then about 65 million years ago, the dinosaurs died out.

Explanation

The first dinosaurs appeared on Earth about 230 million years ago. They lived in nearly all natural settings, from open plains to forests to the edges of swamps, lakes, and oceans. Then about 65 million years ago, the dinosaurs died out.

3. Which reptile does not have a girdle?

Snakes

Lizards

Alligators

Most reptiles have hip and shoulder bones called girdles that support the legs. The majority of snakes do not have girdles. The hip and shoulder girdles of turtles, unlike those of any other animal, are inside the ribcage.

Explanation

Most reptiles have hip and shoulder bones called girdles that support the legs. The majority of snakes do not have girdles. The hip and shoulder girdles of turtles, unlike those of any other animal, are inside the ribcage.

4. How do snakes detect odors?

Nose

Jacobson’s organ

Miferson's organ

An organ of smell called the Jacobson’s organ enables snakes to detect odors. The Jacobson’s organ consists of two hollow sacs in the roof of a snake’s mouth. The sacs have many nerve endings that are sensitive to odors.

Explanation

An organ of smell called the Jacobson’s organ enables snakes to detect odors. The Jacobson’s organ consists of two hollow sacs in the roof of a snake’s mouth. The sacs have many nerve endings that are sensitive to odors.

5. What is another term for molting?

Ecdysis

Effusion

Electric

The skin-shedding process is called molting or ecdysis. For a short time before molting, a snake is less active than usual. The animal’s scales, including its eye scales, become clouded. About one day before molting, the snake’s skin appears bright, as if the snake had already molted.

Explanation

The skin-shedding process is called molting or ecdysis. For a short time before molting, a snake is less active than usual. The animal’s scales, including its eye scales, become clouded. About one day before molting, the snake’s skin appears bright, as if the snake had already molted.

6. A caiman is most closely related to a/an ____________

Crocodile

Alligator

Lizard

Caiman, is a large reptile, closely related to the alligator, that lives in Central and South America. Caimans, along with alligators, crocodiles, and gavials, belong to a group of animals called crocodilians. Caimans live in and around fresh water, lurking in lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands

Explanation

Caiman, is a large reptile, closely related to the alligator, that lives in Central and South America. Caimans, along with alligators, crocodiles, and gavials, belong to a group of animals called crocodilians. Caimans live in and around fresh water, lurking in lakes, rivers, streams, and wetlands

7. Amphisbaenians are a type of reptile that resembles a ____________.

Lizard

Alligator

Worm

Amphisbaenians resemble worms. Most species have no limbs, but a few kinds possess very small front legs. Amphisbaenians live in many warm regions, inhabiting underground tunnels that they burrow themselves.

Explanation

Amphisbaenians resemble worms. Most species have no limbs, but a few kinds possess very small front legs. Amphisbaenians live in many warm regions, inhabiting underground tunnels that they burrow themselves.

8. Tuataras reside on what island?

New Zeland

Fiji

Galápagos

Tuataras inhabit several islands off the coast of New Zealand. The two species look like lizards but are more closely related to extinct dinosaurs.

Explanation

Tuataras inhabit several islands off the coast of New Zealand. The two species look like lizards but are more closely related to extinct dinosaurs.

9. What is another term for cold-blooded?

Endothermic

Ethothermic

Ecothermic

Reptiles are cold-blooded, or ectothermic. The body of a cold-blooded animal stays about the same temperature as its surroundings.

Explanation

Reptiles are cold-blooded, or ectothermic. The body of a cold-blooded animal stays about the same temperature as its surroundings.

10. What is the largest lizard?

Komodo dragon

Salamander

Gila monster

The largest lizard is the Komodo dragon. This huge Indonesian lizard can growmore than 10 feet (3 meters) long and may weigh up to 365 pounds (165 kilograms). The Komodo dragon belongs to a group of lizards known as monitors.

Explanation

The largest lizard is the Komodo dragon. This huge Indonesian lizard can growmore than 10 feet (3 meters) long and may weigh up to 365 pounds (165 kilograms). The Komodo dragon belongs to a group of lizards known as monitors.