Camel Species Quiz

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Instructions: Journey through the desert of knowledge with this quiz about camels and their relatives

1.
How many humps does a dromedary camel have?
A
One
B
Two
C
None
D
Three
2.
How many humps does a Bactrian camel have?
A
One
B
Three
C
Two
D
None
3.
What is actually stored inside a camel's hump?
A
Air
B
Blood
C
Fat
D
Water
4.
Which South American member of the camel family produces extremely fine, valuable wool?
A
Alpaca
B
Guanaco
C
Vicuna
D
Llama
5.
Which camel relative from South America has been used as a pack animal by Andean cultures for thousands of years?
A
Alpaca
B
Vicuna
C
Guanaco
D
Llama
6.
How much water can a dehydrated camel drink in about 10 minutes?
A
About 15 gallons
B
About 30 gallons
C
About 5 gallons
D
About 50 gallons
7.
Which wild Bactrian camel population is critically endangered with fewer than 1,000 individuals remaining?
A
Turkmen Camel
B
Wild Bactrian Camel
C
Gobi Camel
D
Mongolian Wild Camel
8.
Which South American camelid is the wild ancestor of the alpaca?
A
Huarizo
B
Llama
C
Vicuna
D
Guanaco
9.
Which feature helps camels protect their eyes during sandstorms?
A
Retractable eyes
B
Double rows of long eyelashes
C
Extra eyelids
D
Transparent eye covers
10.
What is the term for the family of animals that includes camels, llamas, alpacas, guanacos, and vicunas?
A
Camelidae
B
Cervidae
C
Bovidae
D
Equidae
11.
In which country is camel racing a popular traditional sport, with camels reaching speeds of 40 mph?
A
Morocco
B
Egypt
C
India
D
United Arab Emirates
12.
Which continent has a large feral camel population estimated at over one million, descended from animals imported in the 1800s?
A
North America
B
South America
C
Africa
D
Australia
13.
How long can a camel survive without drinking water in moderate conditions?
A
About 3 days
B
About 1 month
C
About 2 weeks
D
About 1 week
14.
Which South American camelid is the wild ancestor of the domesticated llama?
A
Guanaco
B
Alpaca
C
Vicuna
D
Huarizo
15.
What special adaptation do camels have on their feet that helps them walk on sand without sinking?
A
Wide, flat, leathery pads
B
Webbed toes
C
Hooves like horses
D
Retractable claws

Answer Key

Question 1

A. One

Question 2

C. Two

Question 3

C. Fat

Question 4

C. Vicuna

Question 5

D. Llama

Question 6

B. About 30 gallons

Question 7

B. Wild Bactrian Camel

Question 8

C. Vicuna

Question 9

B. Double rows of long eyelashes

Question 10

A. Camelidae

Question 11

D. United Arab Emirates

Question 12

D. Australia

Question 13

C. About 2 weeks

Question 14

A. Guanaco

Question 15

A. Wide, flat, leathery pads

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