World Book Trivia Challenge Advanced-4/23-lions, Tigers, And Bear!
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What is a common nickname for lions?
- A.
King of the jungle
- B.
King of the world
- C.
King of beasts
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C. King of beastsExplanation
Lion is a big, powerful cat. It is probably the most famous member of the cat family. People are frightened by the lion's thundering roar and impressed by its strength and royal appearance. The lion is called the "king of beasts," and is a well-known symbol of both beauty and power.Rate this question:
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- 2.
How many teeth does a lion have?
- A.
15
- B.
20
- C.
30
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C. 30Explanation
The lion has 30 teeth. The four large canine (pointed) teeth are used to hold the prey, kill it, and to tear the meat. Four cheek teeth called the carnassial teeth are for cutting through tough skin and the tendons that join muscles to bone. There are no teeth suitable for chewing. The lion swallows food in chunks.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What do lions spend the majority of their day doing?
- A.
Hunting
- B.
Playing
- C.
Sleeping
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C. SleepingExplanation
Life within the pride is peaceful. Lions usually spend about 20 hours a day sleeping or resting. Cubs chase each other and wrestle. A lioness sometimes twitches her tail while one of her cubs tries to catch the tuft of hair at the end of the tail. Hungry cubs nurse on any lioness that has milk, not just their own mothersRate this question:
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- 4.
What type of climate can tigers live in?
- A.
Almost any climate
- B.
Open plains
- C.
Sunny and dry
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A. Almost any climateExplanation
Tigers can live in almost any climate. They need only shade, water, and food. Tigers are found in the rain forests of Thailand. They are also found in the hot, dry thorn woods of India and the cold, snowy, spruce forests of Siberia. In addition, tigers live in mangrove swamps, marshes, and tall grasslands. In general, tigers like to be in shade. They seldom go into the open plains as lions do.Rate this question:
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- 5.
How many pounds of food can a tiger eat in one night?
- A.
25
- B.
50
- C.
100
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C. 100Explanation
A tiger may eat at least 50 pounds (23 kilograms) of meat in a night. A tiger often takes a long drink of water and a nap after a meal.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is a tiger's scientifc name?
- A.
Panthera tigris
- B.
Panthera onca
- C.
Leopardus pardalis
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A. Panthera tigrisExplanation
The tiger's scientific name is Panthera tigris.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is NOT the name of a tiger and lion offspring?
- A.
Liger
- B.
Tilion
- C.
Tigon
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B. TilionExplanation
Tigers and lions look similar except for the color and length of their hair. The two species have even mated in zoos. They can produce offspring called ligers or tigons.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Where could you vacation and not have to worry about wild bears?
- A.
Africa
- B.
Australia
- C.
Both of the above
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C. Both of the aboveExplanation
Most wild bears live north of the equator. They are found in Asia, Europe, and North America, and in the Arctic near the North Pole. Only one species, the spectacled bear, lives in South America. No wild bears live in Africa, Antarctica, or Australia.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the smallest species of bear?
- A.
Sun bear
- B.
Sloth bear
- C.
Spectacled bear
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A. Sun bearExplanation
Sun bears, sometimes called Malayan bears, are the smallest species of bears.Rate this question:
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Why is it argued that bears do not fully acheive a state of true hibernation?
- A.
Their metabolism drops
- B.
Their heart rate accelerates
- C.
They are roused too easily from sleep
Correct Answer
C. They are roused too easily from sleepExplanation
Some bears experience a period of dormancy (inactivity) during the winter that is characterized by a prolonged sleep. Scientists disagree on whether or not this winter sleep is true hibernation. Many scientists do not classify bears as hibernators because a bear's body temperature falls only slightly during dormancy. The scientists also point out that bears are easily aroused from their winter sleep.Rate this question:
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