Apes Math

What is the primary difference between apes and monkeys in terms of physical characteristics?

• Apes have tails, monkeys do not.

• Apes are generally larger and do not have tails, while monkeys do.

• Monkeys have larger brains than apes.

• Apes have more teeth than monkeys.

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Which of the following apes is known for its ability to use sign language to communicate with humans?

• Chimpanzee

• Gorilla

• Orangutan

• Gibbon

In the context of evolution, which of the following is considered the closest living relative to humans?

• Gorilla

• Orangutan

• Chimpanzee

• Gibbon

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What is the primary habitat of orangutans?

• Savannah

• Rainforest

• Desert

• Mountainous regions

Which ape is known for its distinctive red-orange fur and is native to Indonesia and Malaysia?

• Chimpanzee

• Gorilla

• Orangutan

• Gibbon

What is the scientific name for the common chimpanzee?

• Pan troglodytes

• Gorilla gorilla

• Pongo pygmaeus

• Hylobates lar

Which of the following is a characteristic behavior of gorillas in the wild?

• Building nests in trees

• Using tools to catch fish

• Living in large troops

• Communicating through vocalizations

What is the average lifespan of a gorilla in the wild?

• 10-15 years

• 20-25 years

• 30-40 years

• 50-60 years

Which ape species is known for its long arms and swinging locomotion called brachiation?

• Gorilla

• Orangutan

• Gibbon

• Chimpanzee

What is the primary diet of a chimpanzee?

• Carnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Omnivorous

• Insectivorous