Going Batty Quiz

What is the purpose of tracking bats in New Hampshire?

• To study their behavior

• To save them from white-nose syndrome

• To determine their population size

• To find their favorite food

What is white-nose syndrome?

• A deadly disease that affects bats

• A type of fungus found on bats' noses

• A condition that causes bats to freeze or starve

• A disease that makes bats more active

Why are bats important in the environment?

• They eat pests that destroy crops

• They spread seeds for fruit growth

• They can fly faster than any other mammal

• They use echolocation to find their way

How many species of bats are there?

• Around 100

• Around 500

• Around 1,000

• Around 1,400

What is the process called when bats use sound waves to locate objects?

• Echolocation

• Sonar

• Echo detection

• Sound navigation

What is the main goal of researchers using the volunteers' bat counts?

• To determine areas where bats need help

• To increase the bat population

• To study the behavior of bats

• To find the best places to build bat houses

What happens to bats affected by white-nose syndrome?

• They become more active than usual

• They burn off the fat they need to survive

• They migrate to warmer climates

• They develop a fuzzy white fungus on their noses

Where do bats spend their summers?

• In caves

• In barns

• In trees

• In underground burrows

What is the size of the wingspan of some bats?

• Smaller than a thumb

• Around 1 foot

• Around 3 feet

• Around 5 feet

What is the maximum speed that bats can reach?

• 10 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 100 miles per hour