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THINGS OF NATURE
Identify nature words
Philip P. Kapusta
Q:A small goat-like antelope that lives in the high mountains of Europe and SW Asia.
A:Chambray
A:Chamois
A:Chamomile
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S:M2
Q:A burrowing African mammal that eats ants and termites.
A:Abaca
A:Abalone
A:Aardvark
A:Aberdeen
A:
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S:M3
Q:A rodent of tropical Americal related to the guinea pig, but having longer legs.
A:Agora
A:Agog
A:Agra
A:Aigrette
A:Agouti
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S:M5
Q:Any of varoius web-footed sea birds related to the petrel.
A:Albatross
A:Akimbo
A:Coot
A:Nautilus
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S:M1
Q:One of the spiraled fossil shells of an extinct mollusk.
A:Abilene
A:Ammonite
A:Amphibia
A:Amitosis
A:Amnion
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S:M2
Q:Any of several small burrowing animals of South America and southern North America, with an armorlike shell of bony plates.
A:Aardvark
A:Armourette
A:Ariadane
A:Armadillo
A:Asafetida
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S:M4
Q:A squirrel-like lemur of Madagascar.
A:Azores
A:Aye-aye
A:Ador
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S:M2
Q:A tall, coarse plant with small greenish-purple or yellow flowers that have a disagreeable odor.
A:Finagle
A:Figwort
A:Filbert
A:Filch
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S:M2
Q:A polecat of Europe.
A:Fistic
A:Fisher
A:Flamingo
A:Finch
A:Fitch
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S:M5
Q:Woodpecker of North America with golden-yellow feathers on the underside of the wings.
A:Fitch
A:Finch
A:Flicker
A:Flamingo
A:Fluke
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S:M3
Q:A white or yellowish-white weasel used for killing rats and hunting rabbits.
A:Fitch
A:Ferret
A:Feline
A:Fallow
A:Faun
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S:M2
Q:A plant that has roots, stems, and leaves, but no flowers, and reproduces by spores instead of seeds.
A:Fitch
A:Fescue
A:Feldspar
A:Fern
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S:M4
Q:Identify an extinct clumsy bird.
A:Dizzy
A:Paricide
A:Scow
A:Dodo
A:Periwinkle
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S:M4
Q:A male honeybee.
A:King bee
A:Carpenter
A:Drone
A:Larva
A:Pupa
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S:M3
Q:A very small flowering plant that grows in water.
A:Duckweed
A:Dill
A:Dun
A:Dolomite
A:Dogtooth
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S:M1
Q:A small wading bird that has a broad black stripe across the abdomen during the breeding season.
A:Duck
A:Dunkirk
A:Dunlin
A:Duster
A:Dungaree
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S:M3
Q:A small, egg-laying, ant-eating animal of Australia with a covering of spines and a long, slender snout.
A:Echinoderm
A:Echidna
A:Echelon
A:Ecarte
A:Earwig
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S:M2
Q:A beetlelike insect.
A:Earwig
A:Echidna
A:Eelpout
A:
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S:M1
Q:The inner layer of a ripened ovary of a plant.
A:Encyst
A:Endocarp
A:Epidermoid
A:
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S:M2
Q:A plant that grows on another plant for support, but not for nourishment.
A:Endoderm
A:Epode
A:Equine
A:Epiphyte
A:Ermine
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S:M4
Q:A kind of black-bird.
A:Gossamer
A:Gosling
A:Grackle
A:Gotland
A:Gormand
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S:M3
Q:A burrowing, ratlike rodent with large cheek pouches.
A:Gopher
A:Goon
A:Gila monster
A:Genet
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S:M1
Q:A small, long-armed ape of SE Asia and the East Indies that lives in trees.
A:Gherkin
A:Gibbon
A:Gibe
A:Gastrula
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S:M2
Q:A large poisonous lizard of Arizona and New Mexico, covered with beadlike, orange-and-black scales.
A:Gigolo
A:Gesa salamander
A:Gila monster
A:Gimcrack
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S:M3
Q:The smallest mammal is the...
A:Shrew
A:Mouse
A:Prairie dog
A:Gerbil
A:Otter
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S:M1
Q:Which of the following is NOT an insect?
A:Bumblebee
A:Spider
A:Flea
A:Cricket
A:Butterfly
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S:M2
Q:The largest animal that has ever lived on earth is the...
A:African elephant
A:Brontosaurus
A:Blue whale
A:Tyrannosaurus
A:Whale shark
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S:M3
Q:Which of the following is NOT a fish?
A:Shark
A:Tuna
A:Sea lamprey
A:Whale
A:Eel
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S:M4
Q:The largest bird is the...
A:Eagle
A:Albatross
A:Condor
A:Trumpeter swan
A:Ostrich
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S:M5
Q:Animals that eat only meat are called...
A:Carnivores
A:Omnivores
A:Herbivores
A:Scavengers
A:Filter feeders
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S:M1
Q:Caterpillars are the young, or larvae, of...
A:Ants and wasps
A:Butterflies and moths
A:Grasshoppers and crickets
A:Bees and flies
A:Beetles and bugs
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S:M2
Q:The young, or larvae, of frogs and toads are called
A:Newts
A:Wigglers
A:Tadpoles
A:Cilia
A:Salamanders
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S:M3
Q:The koala only eats...
A:Mulberry leaves
A:Flower nectar
A:Ants and termites
A:Eucalyptus leaves
A:Roots and bark
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S:M4
Q:Which of the following is NOT extinct?
A:Passenger pigeon
A:Moa
A:Dodo
A:Carolina parakeet
A:California condor
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S:M5
Q:Which is the largest ape?
A:Gorilla
A:Chimpanzee
A:Orangutan
A:Gibbon
A:Monkey
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S:M1
Q:"Orangutan" is a Malay word meaning...
A:The beast that walks like people
A:The man of the woods
A:Reddish ape
A:Ape with orange hair
A:The shy one
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S:M2
Q:Which of the following is NOT a crustacean?
A:Barnacle
A:Clam
A:Lobster
A:Crab
A:Shrimp
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S:M2
Q:The model for the first stuffed toy Teddy bear was a
A:Koala
A:Grizzly cub
A:Black bear cub
A:Polar bear
A:Panda cub
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S:M3
Q:Which animal is a champion dam builder?
A:Mole
A:Otter
A:Porcupine
A:Beaver
A:Turtle
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S:M4
Q:Birds are the only animals with...
A:Wings
A:Beaks
A:Sharp claws
A:4-chambered hearts
A:Feathers
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S:M5
Q:The largest land animal in North America is the...
A:Antelope
A:Bison
A:Kodiak bear
A:Moose
A:Elk
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S:M2
Q:Butterflies and moths can only eat...
A:Carrion
A:Seeds
A:Liquids
A:Blood
A:Leaves
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S:M3
Q:The fastest mammal is the
A:Horse
A:Tiger
A:Deer
A:Mountain lion
A:Cheetah
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S:M5
Q:Another name for the mountain lion is the
A:Cougar
A:Lynx
A:Jaguar
A:Coatimundi
A:Bobcat
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S:M1
Q:The most common dairy cattle in the U.S. are...
A:Jerseys
A:Holsteins
A:Guernseys
A:Herfords
A:Brahmans
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S:M2
Q:Most corals live in...
A:Polar waters
A:Quiet ponds
A:Tropical rivers
A:Warm seas
A:Salt lakes
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S:M4
Q:The name "dinosaur" comes from Greek words meaning
A:Giant reptile
A:Extinct reptile
A:Animal of the past
A:Fierce hunter
A:Terrible lizard
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S:M5
Q:The dingo is a wild member of the dog family found in...
A:Japan
A:South America
A:South Africa
A:Australia
A:India
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S:M4
Q:The national symbol of the United States is the...
A:Wild turkey
A:Buffalo
A:Rattlesnake
A:Roadrunner
A:Bald eagle
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S:M5
Q:The bottoms of an elephant's feet are covered with...
A:Fatty pads
A:Thick armor
A:Hard scales
A:Flat bones
A:Dense hair
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S:M1
Q:The purpose of a firefly's light is to...
A:Find food
A:Scare predators
A:Attract a mate
A:Warn of danger
A:Protect its young
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S:M3
Q:The largest fish is the...
A:Bluefin tuna
A:Barracuda
A:King mackerel
A:Whale shark
A:Electric catfish
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S:M4
Q:Frogs and toads eat mainly...
A:Fish
A:Worms
A:Seeds
A:Leaves
A:Insects
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S:M5
Q:The tallest animal on earth is the...
A:Giraffe
A:Elephant
A:Antelope
A:Reindeer
A:Alaskan bear
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S:M1
Q:Giraffes are natives of...
A:Asia
A:Africa
A:South America
A:The Middle East
A:Australia
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S:M2
Q:The kangaroo is the national animal of...
A:New Zealand
A:South Africa
A:Australia
A:Argentina
A:Indonesia
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S:M3
Q:Lions live in groups called...
A:Schools
A:Herds
A:Swarms
A:Prides
A:Colonies
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S:M4
Q:Baby goats are called...
A:Calves
A:Pups
A:Foals
A:Lambs
A:Kids
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S:M5
Q:The fastest horse gait is the...
A:Gallop
A:Canter
A:Trot
A:Walk
A:Amble
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S:M1
Q:An octopus has how many arms?
A:Six arms
A:Eight arms
A:Ten arms
A:Four arms
A:Twelve arms
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S:M2
Q:The only marsupial found in North America is the...
A:Beaver
A:Groundhog
A:Opossum
A:Bear
A:Weasel
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S:M3
Q:Which of the following is NOT a bird of prey?
A:Owl
A:Eagle
A:Hawk
A:Albatross
A:Osprey
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S:M4
Q:Giant pandas are natives of what country?
A:India
A:Japan
A:Australia
A:South America
A:China
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S:M5
Q:A bird with a big pouch hanging from its bill is called what?
A:Pelican
A:Toucan
A:Macaw
A:Stork
A:Swallow
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S:M1
Q:Which of the following is NOT a rodent?
A:Squirrel
A:Rabbit
A:Prairie dog
A:Guinea pig
A:Porcupine
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S:M2
Q:Which is the following is NOT a member of the parrot family?
A:Lovebird
A:Cockatoos
A:Myna
A:Macaw
A:Parakeet
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S:M3
Q:The fold of skin hanging from a turkey's neck is called a...
A:Pouch
A:Gobble
A:Flap
A:Wattle
A:Gizzard
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S:M4
Q:Walruses live in groups called...
A:Prides
A:Schools
A:Clans
A:Colonies
A:Herds
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S:M5
Q:A bird with long, stilt-like legs is the...
A:Grebe
A:Heron
A:Pelican
A:Petrel
A:Swan
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S:M2
Q:Woodpeckers feed mainly on...
A:Seeds
A:Worms
A:Insects
A:Nectar
A:Tree bark
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S:M3
Q:The scientific study of animals is called...
A:Biology
A:Anthropology
A:Botany
A:Zoology
A:Ecology
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S:M4
Q:The scientific study of insects is called...
A:Icthyology
A:Protozoology
A:Ornithology
A:Embryology
A:Entomology
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S:M5