Animal communication

Sound is caused by....

• molecules
• vibrations
• people
• space

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Which term best describes bats' natural habitats?

• Deserts, oceans, and grasslands
• Mountains, rivers, and lakes
• Caves, trees, and dark, secluded areas
• Cities, towns, and villages

How are vampire bats different from flying foxes?

• Vampire bats are carnivores while flying foxes primarily feed on fruit and nectar.

• Vampire bats are birds, flying foxes are foxes

• Vampire bats are largel, while flying foxes are very small

• Vampire bats are herbivores, while flying foxes are carnivores.

What do most bats' homes have in common?

• In open fields
• Located in caves or dark, secluded areas
• Located in trees
• Near water sources

Why shouldn't humans fear vampire bat attacks?

• Humans shouldn't fear vampire bat attacks because they are immune to their bites.
• Humans shouldn't fear vampire bat attacks because they are known to transmit deadly diseases to humans.
• Humans shouldn't fear vampire bat attacks because they are actually shape-shifting creatures in disguise.
• Humans shouldn't fear vampire bat attacks because they primarily feed on livestock and rarely attack humans.

What is the best definition of "echolocation?"

• The best definition of echolocation is the biological sonar used by animals like bats and dolphins to navigate and locate objects by emitting sound waves and listening to the echoes.
• Echolocation is a type of radar used by submarines to detect enemy ships.
• Echolocation refers to the process of plants using sound waves to communicate with each other.
• Echolocation is a term used in astronomy to describe the study of echoes from distant galaxies.

In general, what separates megachiropterans from microchiropterans?

• Dietary habits
• Habitat preferences
• The ways they hunt

• Wing structure

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What leads many megachiropterans to look for food during the day?

• They are nocturnal and prefer to hunt at night
• They are fruit bats and rely on their sense of sight to locate ripe fruits.
• They are afraid of predators during the day
• They are busy sleeping during the day

Bats have evolved to sleep upside-down. What can you infer from this?

• Bats sleep upside-down to avoid predators and conserve energy.
• Bats sleep upside-down to practice their acrobatics.
• Bats sleep upside-down to get a better view of the stars.
• Bats sleep upside-down to show off their flexibility.

Which of these statements is an opinion about bats?

• Bats are the cutest animals
• Bats are the most dangerous animals
• Bats are not important for the ecosystem
• Bats are not mammals