Anne’s Quiz #43

Marsupials

1. Which of these animals is NOT a marsupial?: a) possum; b) bilby; c) squirrel; d) sugar glider

2. What distinguishes a marsupial from other mammals?: a) females have a pouch in which newborn babies develop further; b) they are deaf; c) they are nocturnal; d) they are strictly vegetarian

3. What is the largest marsupial?: a) red kangaroo; b) koala; c) possum; d) bandicoot

4. On which continent did marsupials first appear?: a) Australia; b) Asia; c) Antarctica; d) North America

5. How much does a typical ningaui weigh?: a) 12 grams; b) 1 kilograms; c) 13 kilograms; d) 25 kilograms

6. What is the average population of red and grey kangaroos in Australia?: a) 10,000; b) 50,000; c) 670,000; d) 20 million

7. What is a group of kangaroos called?: a) pod; b) band; c) gaggle; d) mob

8. Which of these items is NOT comsumed by Tasmanian Devils?: a) roadkill; b) bones; c) echidna quills; d) fur

9. What does the name 'koala' mean?: a) bear; b) no drink; c) eucalyptus; d) cuddly

10. What does a platypus use to sense its prey?: a) eyes; b) ears; c) smell; d) electro-receptor system

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quiz 43 created 6-1-02