World Book Trivia Challenge--10/8-pets
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What is the main reason people keep pets?
- A.
Hobby
- B.
Companionship
- C.
Perform tricks
Correct Answer
B. CompanionshipExplanation
A pet is an animal that is kept by people. Many people keep pets to provide companionship. Some pets do important work. People have kept pets for thousands of years.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Research shows that pets can ________________.
- A.
Lower one's blood pressure
- B.
Improve one's morale
- C.
Both of the above
Correct Answer
C. Both of the aboveExplanation
Pets can improve a person's health. Research shows that being with animals can improve a person's morale. The presence of pets can also lower a person's blood pressure. Many people feel more relaxed while with their pet. People in nursing homes or hospitals often enjoy community programs that bring pets to visit. Today, many such institutions keep birds, cats, fish, or other animals for their residents.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the only dog that cannot bark?
- A.
Basenji
- B.
Shar pei
- C.
Chow chow
Correct Answer
A. BasenjiExplanation
The basenji is the only dog that cannot bark, though it can make a singing sound.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is a disease called when an animal disease is transmitted to a person?
- A.
Vector borne
- B.
Zoonosis
- C.
Fever
Correct Answer
B. ZoonosisExplanation
Some diseases can spread from animal to people. Such a disease is called a zoonosis.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The first cat show was held in which city?
- A.
Paris
- B.
London
- C.
New York
Correct Answer
B. LondonExplanation
The first cat show was held in London in 1871. In 1887, the National Cat Club of Britain was formed. Interest in breeding and owning cats increased greatly. Today, cats rank among the most popular pets.Rate this question:
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- 6.
The golden hamster is also called?
- A.
Syrian hamster
- B.
Asian hamster
- C.
Arabian hamster
Correct Answer
A. Syrian hamsterExplanation
The golden hamster, also called the Syrian hamster, has light reddish-brown fur on its back and white fur on its underside. Golden hamsters measure about 7 inches (18 centimeters) long and have a tail 1/2 inch (13 millimeters) long. The animals weigh about 4 ounces (112 grams).Rate this question:
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- 7.
What may turn canaries a bright orange color?
- A.
Too much sunlight
- B.
Feeding red peppers
- C.
Feeding lots of carrots
Correct Answer
B. Feeding red peppersExplanation
Most tame canaries are bright yellow, but some are pale yellow. If fed red peppers, canaries may be bright orange.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the rule for knowing the maximum number of fish for an aquarium?
- A.
Keep the total length in inches of all the fish under the number of gallons in the tank
- B.
Keep the number of fish lower than the height in inches of the tank
- C.
Keep the weight of all the fish combined lower than the weight of the water
Correct Answer
A. Keep the total length in inches of all the fish under the number of gallons in the tankExplanation
The aquarist must be careful not to put too many fish in the tank. The total length of all the fish in inches should be no greater than the number of gallons in the tank.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is a rabbit cage called?
- A.
Crate
- B.
Dodge
- C.
Hutch
Correct Answer
C. HutchExplanation
You can buy a hutch (rabbit cage) at a pet store, or you can build one. Rabbits may be housed outdoors or indoors as long as they have good ventilation.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Perdita and Pongo were what type of pet from a well known book turned children's movie?
- A.
Dogs
- B.
Cats
- C.
Pluto
Correct Answer
A. DogsExplanation
Perdita and Pongo were the names of the two dalmatians(dogs) in the book, "The Hundred and One Dalmatians," by Dodie Smith turned into Disney's hit movie.Rate this question:
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