Apes Math Review

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

• Apes have tails, monkeys do not.

• Monkeys have tails, apes do not.

• Apes are smaller than monkeys.

• Monkeys are larger than apes.

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

• Gorilla

• Chimpanzee

• Orangutan

• Gibbon

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

• Gorillas

• Orangutans

• Chimpanzees

• Gibbons

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What is the primary habitat of orangutans?

• Savannas

• Rainforests

• Deserts

• Mountains

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Which of the following is a common method used by scientists to study the behavior of apes in the wild?

• Laboratory experiments

• Field observations

• Genetic testing

• Computer simulations

What is the main diet of gorillas in the wild?

• Carnivorous

• Herbivorous

• Omnivorous

• Insectivorous

Which ape is known for its distinctive red-orange fur?

• Chimpanzee

• Gorilla

• Orangutan

• Gibbon

In terms of social structure, which ape is known for living in large, complex groups?

• Orangutans

• Gibbons

• Gorillas

• Chimpanzees

What is the scientific name for the common chimpanzee?

• Pan troglodytes

• Gorilla gorilla

• Pongo pygmaeus

• Hylobates lar

Which of the following is a key feature of ape locomotion?

• Quadrupedal walking

• Brachiation

• Bipedal walking

• Swimming