World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--11/19--birds
Questions and Answers
- 1.
The largest living bird is the ______________.
- A.
Ostrich
- B.
Albatross
- C.
Pelican
Correct Answer
A. OstrichExplanation
The smallest bird is the bee hummingbird, which grows only about 2 inches (5 centimeters) long. The largest living bird is the ostrich, which may grow up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) tall.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What do all birds have in common?
- A.
They can fly.
- B.
They have teeth.
- C.
They have wings.
Correct Answer
C. They have wings.Explanation
Birds are animals with feathers. They are the only animals that have them. Some birds have brightly colored feathers to help them attract mates. Others have dull colors that help them blend in with their surroundings. All birds have wings.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Which bird does NOT have a voice?
- A.
Bluebird
- B.
Penguin
- C.
Pelican
Correct Answer
C. PelicanExplanation
Nearly all birds have a voice. A bird uses its voice to call or sing or to imitate sounds. A bird may call when it is hungry or wants to warn other birds of danger. Some birds sing to attract another bird. A few kinds of birds have no voice. They include pelicans and some kinds of storks.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Of the following, which bird can NOT fly?
- A.
Hummingbird
- B.
Kiwi
- C.
Loon
Correct Answer
B. KiwiExplanation
Birds move from one place to another chiefly by flying. Only a few kinds cannot fly. Some of these flightless birds are cassowaries, emus, kiwis, ostriches, rheas, and penguinsRate this question:
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- 5.
How do birds clean their feathers?
- A.
Licking
- B.
Preening
- C.
Vacuuming
Correct Answer
B. PreeningExplanation
A bird cares for its feathers chiefly by cleaning and smoothing them with its beak, a process called preening. A bird uses its feet to preen its head and other hard-to-reach parts. Most birds oil their feathers while preening.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the main cause of bird extinctions?
- A.
Sunlight
- B.
Dinosaurs
- C.
People
Correct Answer
C. PeopleExplanation
More than 100 kinds of birds have died out in the last 300 years. These birds are now extinct. People are now responsible for most bird extinctions.Rate this question:
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- 7.
Why do birds migrate?
- A.
Practice long distance flying
- B.
Need a change of scenery
- C.
To obtain food during season change
Correct Answer
C. To obtain food during season changeExplanation
In many parts of the world, the foods that birds eat become scarce during certain seasons of the year. Many birds, such as insect eaters, would starve if they had to remain in such places through the unfavorable season. This situation is especially true of regions with cold, snowy winters. The majority of birds that nest in these regions migrate to warmer climates in fall.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Which is NOT a reason birds build nests?
- A.
Place to lay their eggs.
- B.
Place to live with friendly animals.
- C.
Place to protect their young.
Correct Answer
B. Place to live with friendly animals.Explanation
Most birds build nests. They lay their eggs in the nest. After the eggs hatch, the nest helps to protect the young.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What are the two main types of bird feathers?
- A.
Flight and down
- B.
Wide and thin
- C.
Wiry and smooth
Correct Answer
A. Flight and downExplanation
Birds have two main kinds of feathers. One kind is the long flight feathers. These feathers grow only in certain areas of a bird's body, but they fan out to cover almost all of the bird. The other kind of feather is short, soft, and fluffy. It grows all over the bird's body. This kind of feather is called down.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Birds are cold-blooded.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Like mammals, and unlike amphibians and reptiles, birds are warm-blooded—that is, their body temperature always remains about the same, even if the temperature of their surroundings changes.Rate this question:
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