Galapagos Year 6 Reading quiz

Where are the lava fields located?

• San Cristobal

• Rábida

• Floreana

When is the best time to go scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands?

• February - July

• August - December

• January - May

Who famously travelled to the Galapagos Islands?

• Marie Curie

• Charles Darwin

• Albert Einstein

What animal can you see when scuba diving in the Galapagos Islands?

• Tortoise

• Marine iguana

• Finch

What do you have to purchase to visit the Galapagos Islands?

• A tourist transit card

• A cruise ticket

• Scuba diving passes

What does the word ‘teeming’ suggest about the Galapagos Islands?

• There are very few species of animals living there.

• The islands are bursting with life forms.

• It would be difficult to observe any animals there.

What does the word ‘unrivalled’ suggest about the sights?

• They are incomparable.

• They are common.

• They are insignificant.

What does the word ‘professional’ suggest about the hosts of the tour?

• They are leading experts.

• They are newly qualified.

• They are inexperienced.

What does the word ‘tranquil’ suggest about the water surrounding the Galapagos Islands?

• It is serene.

• It is sparkling.

• It is shallow.

What does the word ‘unforgettable’ suggest about the snorkelling and scuba diving experience?

• It is memorable.

• It is dangerous.

• It is unusual.