Monkey Business Quiz

What is the main difference between apes and monkeys?

• Apes are larger than monkeys

• Apes have tails while monkeys do not

• Apes live in Asia and Africa while monkeys live in Central and South America

• Apes are more intelligent than monkeys

What is the purpose of an opposable thumb for primates?

• To communicate with other monkeys

• To help them run fast

• To grasp branches and climb more easily

• To allow them to swing and jump from branch to branch

How do New World monkeys differ from Old World monkeys?

• New World monkeys have spread apart nostrils, while Old World monkeys have close together nostrils

• New World monkeys have 32 teeth, while Old World monkeys have 36 teeth

• New World monkeys have opposable thumbs, while Old World monkeys do not

• New World monkeys live on the ground, while Old World monkeys live in trees

What is the function of a prehensile tail for some monkeys?

• To grab and work with small objects

• To hang from branches and pick things up

• To communicate with other monkeys

• To help them run fast

What do monkeys use their voices for?

• To warn of danger and signal when they have found food

• To communicate with other animals in the forest

• To express their emotions and feelings

• To sing and create music

What is the main difference between New World monkeys and Old World monkeys?

• Old World monkeys have no thumbs at all

• New World monkeys have a big toe that is opposable, while Old World monkeys do not

• Old World monkeys have partially opposable thumbs, while New World monkeys do not

• New World monkeys have a fifth finger instead of a thumb

What is the main food source for monkeys?

• Leaves and roots

• Eggs and flowers

• Fruits and nuts

• Insects and small animals

What is the purpose of a monkey troop?

• To communicate with other troops in the area

• To play and have fun together

• To protect each other from enemies

• To find and eat food together

What is the main reason for humans using monkeys in medical research?

• To learn about new medicines without testing on humans

• To study their behavior and social interactions

• To train them to help paralyzed people

• To use them as characters in movies and television shows

What is the main threat to wild monkey populations?

• Diseases and infections

• Competition with other primate species

• Climate change and natural disasters

• Habitat destruction and hunting for meat