Magic of Nature Quiz

Which of these animals makes the loudest sound in nature?

Answer: (a)

Match the plant or animal to its feature: Plants/Animals Features 1. Cheetah a. Has the longest neck 2. Bat b. Can be the most venomous creature on Earth 3. Giraffe c. It can fly and is the only mammal capable of sustained flight 4. Jellyfish d. Fastest animal

1. 1-a, 2-b, 3-c, 4-d
2. 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b
3. 1-b, 2-d, 3-c, 4-a
4. 1-d, 2-c, 3-b, 4-a

Answer: (b) 1-d, 2-c, 3-a, 4-b

This is a tiny floating green dot on water, too small to hold. What is the smallest flowering plant?

1. Wolffia
2. Duckweed
3. Algae
4. Fern

Answer: (a) Wolffia

This image shows a massive tree reaching high into the sky, often found in California forests. What tree is this?

1. Sal
2. Banyan
3. Coast Redwood
4. Pine

Answer: (c) Coast Redwood

Which of these animals changes its body colour not only for camouflage but also based on temperature and mood?

1. Zebra
2. Parrot
3. Chameleon
4. Penguin

Answer: (c) Chameleon

Which animal sleeps while floating upside down in the water and uses bubbles to stay in place?

1. Walrus
2. Seal
3. Penguin
4. Otter

Answer: (d) Otter

Consider the following statements: 1. Flamingos get their pink colour from their diet. 2. Penguins change colour to attract mates. Which is true?

1. neither statement
2. only statement 2
3. both statements
4. only Statement 1

Answer: (d) only Statement 1

Which of these plants can trap and digest insects for nutrition?

Answer: (a)

Consider the following statements: 1. Camels store water in their humps. 2. Penguins waddle to stay warm. Which is true?

1. only statement 1
2. only statement 2
3. both statements
4. neither statement

Answer: (b) only statement 2

Which plant is best suited to live in a hot desert?

Answer: (a)