Report Text Exercise

What are the two main species of elephants?

• African and Asian

• Forest and Savannah

• Marine and Land

• Polar and Tropical

Answer explanation

There are two main species: African elephants and Asian elephants.

What do elephants use their trunks for?

• Breathing and drinking only

• Breathing, drinking, and picking up objects

• Fighting and scaring predators

• Digging for water

Answer explanation

Elephants have long trunks that they use for many purposes, such as breathing, drinking, and picking up objects.

How can you tell an African elephant from an Asian elephant?

• African elephants have smaller ears.

• Asian elephants have two "fingers" at the end of their trunks.

• African elephants are smaller.

• African elephants have larger ears and two "fingers" at the end of their trunks.

Answer explanation

African elephants are larger than Asian elephants and have larger ears. They also have two "fingers" at the end of their trunks, while Asian elephants only have one.

What is the biggest threat to elephants?

• Lack of food

• Habitat loss and poaching

• Too many babies

• Human companionship

Answer explanation

Elephants are facing many threats, including habitat loss and poaching

Which of the following statements is NOT true about elephants?

• Elephants are herbivores.

• Elephants live in herds.

• Elephants are not very intelligent.

• Elephants are facing many threats.