World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--10/8-pets

1. What is an animal doctor called?

Podiatrist

Opthamologist

Veterinarian

A veterinarian is a doctor who works with animals. If an animal gets sick, the veterinarian can help the animal recover. A veterinarian can also give an animal shots or other treatments to prevent sickness.

Explanation

A veterinarian is a doctor who works with animals. If an animal gets sick, the veterinarian can help the animal recover. A veterinarian can also give an animal shots or other treatments to prevent sickness.

2. What is the smallest dog breed?

Chihuahua

Terrier

Hound

The smallest dog is the chihuahua >. Most chihuahuas are about 5 inches (13 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and weigh from 1 to 6 pounds (0.5 to 2.7 kilograms).

Explanation

The smallest dog is the chihuahua >. Most chihuahuas are about 5 inches (13 centimeters) tall at the shoulder and weigh from 1 to 6 pounds (0.5 to 2.7 kilograms).

3. Which type of aquarium is less costly to maintain and less work to set up?

Marine aquarium

Freshwater aquarium

Coral aquarium

A person who has an aquarium is called an aquarist. Most home aquarists have freshwater aquariums rather than marine aquariums. The freshwater type requires less expense and work to set up and maintain.

Explanation

A person who has an aquarium is called an aquarist. Most home aquarists have freshwater aquariums rather than marine aquariums. The freshwater type requires less expense and work to set up and maintain.

4. What are animals of mixed breed called?

Purebred

Mongrels

Tainted

Mongrels—that is, animals of mixed breed—also make wonderful pets.

Explanation

Mongrels—that is, animals of mixed breed—also make wonderful pets.

5. On average, which dogs live longer?

Small dogs

Big dogs

Neither

Small dogs usually live longer than big dogs. A toy poodle or pug can live up to 15 years, but a Great Dane or St. Bernard is old at 8 or 9.

Explanation

Small dogs usually live longer than big dogs. A toy poodle or pug can live up to 15 years, but a Great Dane or St. Bernard is old at 8 or 9.

6. What is a female cat called?

Queen

Tom

Clowder

A female cat is called a queen and a male cat is called a tom. The babies are kittens.

Explanation

A female cat is called a queen and a male cat is called a tom. The babies are kittens.

7. About how many different sounds do cats make, according to scientists?

60

600

6000

Scientists say that cats can make more than 60 sounds. They meow, purr, wail, scream, and hiss. Meowing can be a friendly hello, or it can mean the cat is lonely or hungry.

Explanation

Scientists say that cats can make more than 60 sounds. They meow, purr, wail, scream, and hiss. Meowing can be a friendly hello, or it can mean the cat is lonely or hungry.

8. If you are going to have a pet iguana, which type of iguana is most commonly used?

Green iguana

Land iguana

Marine iguana

The green iguana, also called the common iguana, is found from Mexico to southern Brazil and Paraguay. Green iguanas may grow to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length. These iguanas have a large flap of skin called a dewlap at their throat and a crest of scales along their back and long tail. Their color ranges from gray to green, with brown bands around the body and tail. Green iguanas are the most common type taken in as pets.

Explanation

The green iguana, also called the common iguana, is found from Mexico to southern Brazil and Paraguay. Green iguanas may grow to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length. These iguanas have a large flap of skin called a dewlap at their throat and a crest of scales along their back and long tail. Their color ranges from gray to green, with brown bands around the body and tail. Green iguanas are the most common type taken in as pets.

9. Out of the 100 types of goldfish, how many types are actually sold?

20

40

60

Goldfish are small fish that many people keep as pets. There are about 100 kinds of goldfish, but only about 20 kinds are sold.

Explanation

Goldfish are small fish that many people keep as pets. There are about 100 kinds of goldfish, but only about 20 kinds are sold.

10. What is something you can train a parakeet to do?

Talk

Acrobatics

Both of the above

Parakeets are loving pets that are easy to train. They are natural acrobats, and they can be fun to watch. Parakeets can do many tricks on tiny ladders and seesaws.

The most common pet parakeets are budgerigars, or budgies. Most budgies can be trained to talk. The best time to start the training is when the bird is just a few weeks old.

Explanation

Parakeets are loving pets that are easy to train. They are natural acrobats, and they can be fun to watch. Parakeets can do many tricks on tiny ladders and seesaws.

The most common pet parakeets are budgerigars, or budgies. Most budgies can be trained to talk. The best time to start the training is when the bird is just a few weeks old.