RI. 7.3 Jane Goodall's Chimpanzee Research

What was the primary reason Jane Goodall traveled to Gombe Stream National Park?

• To study the behavior of chimpanzees

• To become a conservationist

• To write books about nature

• To promote animal welfare

How did Jane Goodall’s approach to studying chimpanzees differ from other scientists?

• She focused on chimpanzee diet

• She observed them in captivity

• She spent long periods observing them in their natural habitat

• She used modern technology to study them

What groundbreaking discovery did Jane Goodall make about chimpanzees?

• They can speak like humans

• They are capable of making and using tools

Which of the following best describes how Jane Goodall’s findings influenced the scientific community?

• Her findings were ignored by most scientists

• Her findings confirmed existing beliefs about chimpanzees

• Her findings reshaped the understanding of human and animal behavior

• Her findings were only relevant to zoologists

Why did some scientists criticize Jane Goodall’s research early in her career?

• She didn’t use enough scientific data

• She anthropomorphized the chimpanzees by giving them names

• She worked alone without a team

• She spent too little time with the chimpanzees

How did Jane Goodall’s discovery about tool use impact ideas about human uniqueness?

• It confirmed that only humans can use tools

• It showed that tool use is common among all animals

• It challenged the belief that only humans can use tools

• It had no impact on ideas about human uniqueness

Which event in Jane Goodall’s life sparked her lifelong interest in animals?

• Her travels to Africa

• Reading books about animals as a child

• Studying biology in college

• Working at a zoo

How did Jane Goodall’s work with chimpanzees contribute to her role as a conservationist?

• It led her to develop new scientific methods

• It encouraged her to advocate for environmental preservation

• It helped her write a bestselling book

• It allowed her to discover new species

What does Jane Goodall’s ability to gain the trust of chimpanzees demonstrate about her research methods?

• They were invasive and intrusive

• They were focused on quick results

• They required patience and dedication

• They relied heavily on technology

How did the scientific community’s view of Jane Goodall’s research change over time?

• It became more critical of her work

• It became less critical of her work

• It remained unchanged

• It gradually became more supportive of her work