Flying Tortoises Quiz 1

During the ocean passage, the ship encountered rough seas. What does "passage" mean in this sentence?

• A short trip

• A journey by ship

• A peaceful day

• A walk on the beach

The introduction of alien species can harm local ecosystems. What does "alien" refer to here?

• A plant from the local area

• A foreign species

• A common species

• A harmless insect

After a long flight, the researchers celebrated their arrival on the island. What does "arrival" mean in this sentence?

• Departure from the island

• The act of coming to the island

• The time spent on the plane

• Leaving the island

The tortoise's body was discovered near the shore. In this context, what does "body" refer to?

• A group of tortoises

• A live animal

• The dead tortoise

• A small shell

You can either help the tortoise or observe from a distance. What does "either ... or" imply in this sentence?

• You have two choices

• You have no choice

• You must do both

• You should avoid the tortoise

The exploitation of wildlife is a serious issue in some regions. What does "exploitation" mean in this context?

• Protecting animals

• Treating animals unfairly for profit

• Caring for animals

• Ignoring animals

The population of the species increased exponentially after the conservation efforts. What does "exponentially" suggest here?

• Slowly

• In small amounts

• Rapidly and by large amounts

• Decreasing

The scientists needed to feed the tortoises daily to keep them healthy. What does "feed" mean in this sentence?

• To give food to

• To avoid

• To watch over

• To clean

Tortoises feed on plants and grasses in their natural habitat. What does "feed on" mean here?

• Destroy plants

• Eat plants

• Protect plants

• Avoid plants

The food supply in the region was sufficient to support the tortoises. What does "food supply" refer to in this context?

• The store where food is bought

• The amount of food available

• A recipe

• The type of plants