World Book Trivia Challenge--10/8-pets

1. What is the main reason people keep pets?

Hobby

Companionship

Perform tricks

A pet is an animal that is kept by people. Many people keep pets to provide companionship. Some pets do important work. People have kept pets for thousands of years.

Explanation

A pet is an animal that is kept by people. Many people keep pets to provide companionship. Some pets do important work. People have kept pets for thousands of years.

2. Research shows that pets can ________________.

Lower one's blood pressure

Improve one's morale

Both of the above

Pets can improve a person's health. Research shows that being with animals can improve a person's morale. The presence of pets can also lower a person's blood pressure. Many people feel more relaxed while with their pet. People in nursing homes or hospitals often enjoy community programs that bring pets to visit. Today, many such institutions keep birds, cats, fish, or other animals for their residents.

Explanation

Pets can improve a person's health. Research shows that being with animals can improve a person's morale. The presence of pets can also lower a person's blood pressure. Many people feel more relaxed while with their pet. People in nursing homes or hospitals often enjoy community programs that bring pets to visit. Today, many such institutions keep birds, cats, fish, or other animals for their residents.

3. What is a rabbit cage called?

Crate

Dodge

Hutch

You can buy a hutch (rabbit cage) at a pet store, or you can build one. Rabbits may be housed outdoors or indoors as long as they have good ventilation.

Explanation

You can buy a hutch (rabbit cage) at a pet store, or you can build one. Rabbits may be housed outdoors or indoors as long as they have good ventilation.

4. Perdita and Pongo were what type of pet from a well known book turned children's movie?

Dogs

Cats

Pluto

Perdita and Pongo were the names of the two dalmatians(dogs) in the book, "The Hundred and One Dalmatians," by Dodie Smith turned into Disney's hit movie.

Explanation

Perdita and Pongo were the names of the two dalmatians(dogs) in the book, "The Hundred and One Dalmatians," by Dodie Smith turned into Disney's hit movie.

5. What is a disease called when an animal disease is transmitted to a person?

Vector borne

Zoonosis

Fever

A zoonosis is a disease that is transmitted from animals to humans. These diseases can spread through direct contact, bites, or through vectors like mosquitoes or ticks. Examples include rabies, salmonella, and Lyme disease. Vector-borne diseases are spread by carriers like insects, but not necessarily from animals.

Fever is a symptom, not a disease type.

So, the correct term for an animal-to-human disease is zoonosis.

Explanation

A zoonosis is a disease that is transmitted from animals to humans. These diseases can spread through direct contact, bites, or through vectors like mosquitoes or ticks. Examples include rabies, salmonella, and Lyme disease. Vector-borne diseases are spread by carriers like insects, but not necessarily from animals.

Fever is a symptom, not a disease type.

So, the correct term for an animal-to-human disease is zoonosis.

6. What is the only dog that cannot bark?

Basenji

Shar pei

Chow chow

The basenji is the only dog that cannot bark, though it can make a singing sound.

Explanation

The basenji is the only dog that cannot bark, though it can make a singing sound.

7. What is the rule for knowing the maximum number of fish for an aquarium?

Keep the total length in inches of all the fish under the number of gallons in the tank

Keep the number of fish lower than the height in inches of the tank

Keep the weight of all the fish combined lower than the weight of the water

The aquarist must be careful not to put too many fish in the tank. The total length of all the fish in inches should be no greater than the number of gallons in the tank.

Explanation

The aquarist must be careful not to put too many fish in the tank. The total length of all the fish in inches should be no greater than the number of gallons in the tank.

8. The golden hamster is also called?

Syrian hamster

Asian hamster

Arabian hamster

The golden hamster, also called the Syrian hamster, has light reddish-brown fur on its back and white fur on its underside. Golden hamsters measure about 7 inches (18 centimeters) long and have a tail 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) long. The animals weigh about 4 ounces (112 grams).

Explanation

The golden hamster, also called the Syrian hamster, has light reddish-brown fur on its back and white fur on its underside. Golden hamsters measure about 7 inches (18 centimeters) long and have a tail 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) long. The animals weigh about 4 ounces (112 grams).

9. The first cat show was held in which city?

Paris

London

New York

The first cat show was held in London in 1871. In 1887, the National Cat Club of Britain was formed. Interest in breeding and owning cats increased greatly. Today, cats rank among the most popular pets.

Explanation

The first cat show was held in London in 1871. In 1887, the National Cat Club of Britain was formed. Interest in breeding and owning cats increased greatly. Today, cats rank among the most popular pets.

10. What may turn canaries a bright orange color?

Too much sunlight

Feeding red peppers

Feeding lots of carrots

Most tame canaries are bright yellow, but some are pale yellow. If fed red peppers, canaries may be bright orange.

Explanation

Most tame canaries are bright yellow, but some are pale yellow. If fed red peppers, canaries may be bright orange.