Duck Quiz

What is the function of a duck's bill?

• Feeding and filtering food from water, and as a sensory organ

• Protecting the duck from predators

• Attracting mates with its color

• Storing water for later use

How do ducks regulate their body temperature?

• By taking a hot bath

• By drinking cold water

• By wearing a coat

• By fluffing their feathers and adjusting blood flow

Explain the difference between a duck's webbed feet and a chicken's feet.

• Duck's feet have claws, while chicken's feet do not

• Duck's feet are covered in fur, while chicken's feet are not

• Duck's feet are yellow, while chicken's feet are red

• Duck's feet are webbed, while chicken's feet are not webbed.

How do ducks communicate with each other?

• Telepathy and mind control

• Vocalizations and body language

• Text messaging and email

• Morse code and smoke signals

What are some common behaviors exhibited by ducks?

• Swimming, quacking, foraging for food

• Sleeping, reading, doing math homework

• Flying, barking, climbing trees

• Singing, dancing, playing video games

How do ducks find their food in their natural habitat?

• Dabbling, grazing, and diving in the water

• Using their sense of smell to locate food

• Digging in the ground for worms

• Flying in the air to catch insects

What type of environment do ducks prefer for nesting?

• Desert environments with little to no water

• Urban city environments with lots of buildings

• Wetland environments near water bodies

• Arctic environments with ice and snow

Explain the nesting habits of ducks.

• Ducks build their nests in open fields

• Ducks build their nests underground

• Ducks build their nests in trees

• Ducks build their nests near water, using grass and feathers to create a safe and secluded spot for laying eggs.

What are the different species of ducks found in North America?

• Sparrow, Robin, Blue Jay, Cardinal

• Mallard, American Black Duck, Northern Pintail, Green-winged Teal, Blue-winged Teal, Northern Shoveler, Gadwall, American Wigeon, Canvasback, Redhead, Ring-necked Duck, Greater Scaup, Lesser Scaup, Harlequin Duck, Surf Scoter, White-winged Scoter, Black Scoter, Long-tailed Duck, Bufflehead, Common Goldeneye, Barrow's Goldeneye, Hooded Merganser, Common Merganser, Red-breasted Merganser, Ruddy Duck

• Penguin, Ostrich, Emu, Flamingo

• Chicken, Turkey, Goose, Pheasant

How are ducks classified in terms of their feeding habits?

• Swimming ducks or waddling ducks

• Dabbling ducks or diving ducks

• Quacking ducks or honking ducks

• Flying ducks or walking ducks