Wombat Quiz

What is a wombat?

• A type of bat

• A marsupial from Australia

• A small bear

• A giant gopher

What type of eater is the wombat?

• Carnivore

• Omnivore

• Herbivore

• Insectivore

What is unique about the mother wombat's pouch compared to other marsupials?

• It faces upwards.

• It faces backwards, toward its rear.

• It is located on the wombat's side.

• It is completely sealed.

How can a wombat defend itself from predators?

• By flying away.

• By playing dead.

• By using its sharp claws and teeth, and its tank-like rump.

• By spraying a foul-smelling substance.

Wombats are capable of which of the following?

• Climbing trees like koalas.

• Running faster than a track star to reach their burrow.

• Going long periods without drinking water.

• Flying short distances when threatened.

Are wombats known to be good swimmers?

• Yes, they are very good swimmers.

• No, they cannot swim at all.

• They can only swim in shallow water.

• They avoid water and prefer dry habitats.

According to the information in the article, what are three defenses the wombat uses against predators?

• kicking, biting, and hiding

• running, digging, and biting

• digging, kicking, and hiding

• biting, hiding, and running

Which animals are predators of the wombat?

• koalas and Tasmanian devils

• Tasmanian devils and dingoes

• kangaroos and dingoes

• koalas and kangaroos

What does the word 'pudgy' mean?

• tangled; knotted

• firm, rubber-like tissue found in certain parts of the body

• death; downfall

• plump; chubby

What is the meaning of 'vegetation' as used in the article?

• tangled; knotted

• firm, rubber-like tissue found in certain parts of the body

• death; downfall

• plant life