UH English XI Descriptive & Analytical

What is the primary feature that distinguishes the African elephant from other animals?

• Its size

• Its color

• Its habitat

• Its diet

• Its ivory tusks

How do African elephants communicate?

• Through colors

• Through vocal sounds and gestures

• Through scents

• Through its ivory tusks

• Through physical touch

What do African elephants primarily use their trunks for?

• Feeding and drinking

• Flying

• Swimming

• Digging

• Biting

What is the social structure of African elephant herds?

• Led by the strongest male

• Led by the youngest female

• Solitary animals

• Matriarchal, led by the oldest female

• Equal leadership among all members

How tall can adult male African elephants grow?

• Up to 2 meters

• Up to 3.3 meters

• Up to 3 meters

• Up to 4 meters

• Up to 5 meters

How many plant species are found in the Amazon Rainforest?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 1,300

• 40,000

What is a significant threat to the Amazon Rainforest mentioned in the text?

• Deforestation and illegal logging

• Urban development

• Climate change

• Natural disasters

• Flash floods

What is the primary function of the Amazon Rainforest often referred to as?

• The heart of the Earth

• The lungs of the Earth

• The blood of the Earth

• The skin of the Earth

• The centre of the Earth

Which one is false according to the text?

• Amazon rainforest has 2.5 million insect species

• There are under 1,300 bird species

• Amazon rainforest is the biggest tropical rainforest in the world

• It is spanning over 5.5 million square kilometers

• The clearing trees pose significant threats

Which community relies on the resources of the Amazon Rainforest?

• Urban communities

• Indigenous communities

• Tourist communities

• Europe communities

• Industrial communities