Reading | Unit 06 - The Amazing Ostrich

What is the size of the ostrich, making it the biggest bird in the world?

• 1.5 metres

• 2.9 metres

• 5 metres

• 7 metres

How fast can an ostrich run on land?

• 20 kilometres per hour

• 50 kilometres per hour

• 70 kilometres per hour

• 100 kilometres per hour

How far does an ostrich cover in one step when it runs?

• 1 metre

• 2 metres

• 3 metres

• 5 metres

Can ostriches fly?

• Yes

• No

What is unique about an ostrich's eyes compared to other land animals?

• They are the smallest in the animal kingdom.

• They are the largest of any land animal.

• They are located on its back.

• They can see in the dark.

Where do ostriches get their water from?

• They don't need water.

• They drink from rivers and lakes.

• They extract water from the air.

• They get it from the plants they eat.

What is the color of the male ostrich's feathers?

• Black

• Brown

• White

• Green

What do people say an ostrich does when it wants to hide?

• It flies away.

• It buries its head in the sand.

• It climbs a tree.

• It runs very fast.

How can ostriches be dangerous to humans?

• They sing loudly.

• They have sharp beaks.

• They bite and kick.

• They can spit venom.

What do ostriches eat to help digest their food?

• Small stones

• Insects

• Fish

• Leaves