World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced--12/19--reptiles
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Amphisbaenians are a type of reptile that resembles a ____________.
- A.
Lizard
- B.
Alligator
- C.
Worm
Correct Answer
C. WormExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Tuataras reside on what island?
- A.
New Zeland
- B.
Fiji
- C.
Galápagos
Correct Answer
A. New ZelandExplanation
Tuataras inhabit several islands off the coast of New Zealand. The two species look like lizards but are more closely related to extinct dinosaurs.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which reptile does not have a girdle?
- A.
Snakes
- B.
Lizards
- C.
Alligators
Correct Answer
A. SnakesExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The largest turtle species is a type of ____________.
- A.
Sea turtle
- B.
Snapping turtle
- C.
Side necked turtle
Correct Answer
A. Sea turtleExplanation
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).Rate this question:
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- 5.
How do snakes detect odors?
- A.
Nose
- B.
Jacobson’s organ
- C.
Miferson's organ
Correct Answer
B. Jacobson’s organExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is another term for molting?
- A.
Ecdysis
- B.
Effusion
- C.
Electric
Correct Answer
A. EcdysisExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the largest lizard?
- A.
Komodo dragon
- B.
Salamander
- C.
Gila monster
Correct Answer
B. SalamanderExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A caiman is most closely related to a/an ____________
- A.
Crocodile
- B.
Alligator
- C.
Lizard
Correct Answer
B. AlligatorExplanation
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 wetlandsRate this question:
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- 9.
Dinosaurs are a prehistoric reptile that first appeared on Earth __________ years ago.
- A.
230 million
- B.
100 million
- C.
170 million
Correct Answer
A. 230 millionExplanation
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.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What is another term for cold-blooded?
- A.
Endothermic
- B.
Ethothermic
- C.
Ecothermic
Correct Answer
C. EcothermicExplanation
Reptiles are cold-blooded, or ectothermic. The body of a cold-blooded animal stays about the same temperature as its surroundings.Rate this question:
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