World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--1/21--marsupials
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What was the largest marsupial that ever lived?
- A.
Giant wombat
- B.
Kangaroo
- C.
Wallaby
Correct Answer
A. Giant wombatExplanation
The giant wombat was a prehistoric animal of Australia. It was the largest marsupial that ever lived. A marsupial is a mammal that gives birth to tiny, undeveloped young. After birth, the young make their way to the mother’s pouch. There, they feed on her milk.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Kangaroos can give birth to how many babies at one time?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
Female kangaroos give birth to one very tiny baby at a time. The baby is called a joey. A newborn joey is only about 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) long.Rate this question:
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- 3.
The marsupial lion became extinct within the last ___________ years.
- A.
100,000
- B.
10,000
- C.
1 million
Correct Answer
A. 100,000Explanation
The marsupial lion is an extinct mammal of Australia. It first appeared about 1 million to 2 million years ago. It became extinct within the last 100,000 years.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is a young koala called?
- A.
Joey
- B.
Pup
- C.
Kit
Correct Answer
A. JoeyExplanation
The young koala, called a joey, is carried in a pouch on its mother's belly, and it drinks its mother's milk.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The last known Tasmanian tiger died in what year?
- A.
1901
- B.
1936
- C.
1945
Correct Answer
B. 1936Explanation
European settlers hunted Tasmanian tigers because they thought it preyed on sheep and poultry. The last known Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in 1936. Australians often call Tasmanian tigers thylacines.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Which of the following is NOT a main kind of wombat?
- A.
Common
- B.
Hairy-nosed
- C.
Juniper
Correct Answer
C. JuniperExplanation
There are three kinds of wombats. They are the common wombat, the southern hairy-nosed wombat, and the northern hairy-nosed wombat. The common wombat lives in forests and feeds on grass, small bushes, and roots. It has thick brown fur. Hairy-nosed wombats live on the plains and eat mainly grass.Rate this question:
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- 7.
All marsupials give birth to ___________.
- A.
Tiny babies
- B.
Fully formed young
- C.
Eggs for hatching
Correct Answer
A. Tiny babiesExplanation
Marsupials are animals that give birth to tiny babies. As soon as they are born, the babies crawl into a pouch on the mother's belly. There, they drink the mother's milk until they are bigger and stronger.Rate this question:
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- 8.
A koala is a type of bear.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A koala is a small animal found in Australia. It is sometimes called a bear, but it is not really a bear. Koalas are marsupial mammals. The young koala, called a joey, is carried in a pouch on its mother's belly, and it drinks its mother's milk.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Kangaroos are herbivores.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Kangaroos usually rest in the shade during the day. At night, they feed on grass and small plants. They usually spend their time in small groups. Kangaroos are herbivores.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Possum and opossum are different names for the same kind of animal.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Possums are different from opossums. Opossums live in North and South America. Possums live in Australia and nearby islands. But both possums and opossums are marsupials.Rate this question:
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