Hippo Quiz

What does the word "Hippopotamus" mean in Ancient Greek?

• Water Beast

• River Horse

• Mud Giant

• Lake Creature

How do hippos help maintain river channels?

• By eating aquatic plants

• By moving soil

• By building dams

• By filtering water

What does the scientific name "Hippopotamus Amphibius" mean?

• River Horse

• Water Giant

• Lake Beast

• Swamp Creature

What is the primary habitat of hippos?

• Rivers, swamps, and estuaries

• Deserts and savannas

• Mountains and forests

• Grasslands and plains

What is the height of a hippopotamus in feet and inches?

• 5'2"

• 6'0"

• 4'8"

• 5'8"

How do hippos impact fish populations?

• By fertilizing the water with their dung

• By eating the fish

• By blocking rivers

• By increasing water temperature

What negative effect can too many nutrients from hippo dung cause?

• Growth of toxic algae

• Increase in fish size

• Decrease in water temperature

• Reduction in water clarity

How do hippos move in water if they cannot swim?

• They float

• They run along the bottom

• They paddle with their feet

• They use their tails

What is a group of Hippos called?

• Troop

• Herd

• Pod

• gaggle

True or False Hippos sweat a red substance that acts as natural sun screen and moisturizer.

• True

• False