Ducks Quiz

What is the behavior of ducks when they are happy?

• They wag their tails and flap their wings

• They meow like cats

• They bark like dogs

• They hop like rabbits

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How do ducks communicate with each other?

• By using sign language

• Vocalizations and body language

• Through text messages

• Through telepathy

What is the purpose of preening in ducks?

• To attract predators

• To fly faster

• To keep warm in cold weather

• To clean and waterproof their feathers

What do ducks do to protect their territory?

• Build a fence around their territory

• Plant flowers to mark their territory

• Invite other ducks to share their territory

• Quack loudly and flap their wings

How do ducks show aggression?

• By flapping their wings, making loud noises, and using body language such as head bobbing and tail wagging.

• By offering gifts and compliments

• By singing a lullaby

• By doing a dance routine

What is the typical sleeping behavior of ducks?

• Ducks typically sleep standing on one leg

• Ducks typically sleep in large groups for safety

• Ducks typically sleep underwater

• Ducks typically sleep with one eye open and half of their brain awake to stay alert to potential threats.

What do ducks do when they are scared?

• Stand still and pretend to be a statue

• Quack loudly and try to fly away

• Bark like a dog and hide in the water

• Start singing and dancing to scare off the threat

How do ducks show affection towards each other?

• Preening each other and staying close together

• Pecking each other and fighting for food

• Ignoring each other and swimming in opposite directions

• Screaming at each other and flying away

What is the purpose of head bobbing in ducks?

• To help with digestion

• To estimate distance and maintain balance

• To scare off predators

• To communicate with other ducks

What is the typical feeding behavior of ducks?

• Ducks typically feed by climbing trees to reach food

• Ducks typically feed by dabbling or tipping upside down in the water to reach food

• Ducks typically feed by flying high in the sky to catch food

• Ducks typically feed by burrowing underground to reach food

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