Bat Conservation Quiz

Why are bats important to ecosystems?

• They are harmful to crops.

• They help control insect populations.

• They spread diseases.

• They are a nuisance to humans.

What is one reason farmers would need to use more pesticides without bats?

• Bats eat crops.

• Bats spread diseases.

• Bats help control insect populations.

• Bats damage buildings.

What is a common feature of bat houses?

• They are placed in dark, damp areas.

• They are placed in warm, sunny areas.

• They are placed near water sources.

• They are placed underground.

What is one way to create a bat habitat?

• Planting fruit trees.

• Using pesticides.

• Providing clean, open water in ditches, ponds, and lakes.

• Building underground tunnels.

What is a significant threat to bats mentioned in the text?

• Overpopulation.

• Lack of food.

• Pesticides.

• Predators.

What is the primary focus of the Nevada Department of Wildlife's Bat Conservation International?

• Building bat houses.

• Educating the public about bats.

• Relocating bats to urban areas.

• Studying bat diseases.

What is one characteristic of the Long-eared Myotis bat?

• It is one of the smallest bat species.

• It has a diet consisting mainly of fish.

• It is widely distributed and has long ears.

• It is found only in Nevada.

How many different species of bats are found in Nevada?

• 15

• 23

• 30

• 10

Which bat is one of the slowest flying bats in North America?

• Hoary Bat

• Long-Eared Myotis

• Silver-Haired Bat

• Yellow Bat

What types of insects do bats eat in large quantities?

• Ants, bees, and wasps

• Mosquitoes, beetles, moths, grasshoppers, and locusts

• Flies, termites, and cockroaches

• Spiders, ticks, and fleas