Quiz on Arboreal Animals

What term describes animals that live mostly in trees?

• Terrestrial

• Aquatic

• Arboreal

• Aerial

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of arboreal animals?

• Sharp claws

• Broad hip girdles

• Webbed feet

• Long tail

What helps monkeys balance and hold on to branches while climbing trees?

• Their sharp claws

• Their broad hip girdles

• Their long tail

• Their strong hindlimbs

Why are strong forelimbs and hindlimbs important for monkeys?

• They help them fly

• They help them swim

• They help them climb trees

• They help them dig

Which feature of arboreal animals supports them while climbing trees?

• Their long tail

• Their sharp claws

• Their broad hip girdles

• Their large ears

What is the primary function of sharp claws in arboreal animals?

• To catch prey

• To climb trees

• To dig burrows

• To swim

How does a long tail benefit arboreal animals like monkeys?

• It helps them in hunting

• It helps them in climbing trees

• It helps them in flying

• It helps them in running

Which of the following adaptations is shared by both monkeys and opossums as described in the text?

• Strong hindlimbs

• Webbed feet

• Long tail

• Large size

What term is used to describe animals that live mostly in trees?

Name two examples of arboreal animals mentioned in the text.