All About Bats (C)

What is the primary reason bats are important for the environment?

• They eat bugs and help control insect populations.

• They are a source of food for other animals.

• They provide shelter for other species.

• They are used in scientific research.

Which of the following is a characteristic of bats that allows them to fly?

• Their wings are made of skin stretched between their long fingers.

• They have feathers like birds.

• They have hollow bones.

• They have powerful leg muscles.

What is the main threat to bats mentioned in the passage?

• Habitat loss and disease.

• Predation by larger animals.

• Climate change.

• Competition for food.

How fast can bats fly according to the passage?

• Up to 100 miles per hour.

• Up to 50 miles per hour.

• Up to 75 miles per hour.

• Up to 120 miles per hour.

What unique ability do bats have that helps them navigate in the dark?

• Echolocation.

• Infrared vision.

• Magnetic field detection.

• Ultrasonic hearing.

What is the wingspan of the largest bats mentioned in the passage?

• 6 feet wide.

• 3 feet wide.

• 8 feet wide.

• 10 feet wide.

What is the name of the disease affecting bats in the United States and Canada?

• White-nose syndrome.

• Bat flu.

• Bird flu.

• Bat fever.