Quiz on Animal Behavior and Natural Disasters

What event triggered the tsunami mentioned in the text?

• A hurricane

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive earthquake

• A meteor strike

How many people lost their lives during the tsunami on December 26th, 2004?

• Over 150,000

• Over 100,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 250,000

What behavior did elephants exhibit before the tsunami?

• They became aggressive

• They swam in the ocean

• They fled to higher ground

• They gathered in groups

What did the ocean-loving dogs refuse to do before the tsunami?

• Swim in the ocean

• Play fetch

• Go to the beach

• Bark at strangers

What is one theory mentioned about how animals sensed the tsunami?

• They sense vibrations in the earth

• They can predict the future

• They communicate telepathically

• They have a sixth sense for weather

Who is Rupert Sheldrake?

• A zoologist

• A biochemist

• A veterinarian

• A geologist

What percentage of dog owners believed their dogs knew when they were coming home?

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 30%

What was the percentage of time Jaytee was at the window when Pam was at work?

• 30%

• 20%

• 10%

• 4%

What did Sheldrake propose as a way to monitor animal behavior for disaster warnings?

• A hotline for pet owners

• A research study

• A public awareness campaign

• A documentary film

What was the behavior of bats before the tsunami?

• They slept soundly

• They hid in caves

• They were active and awake

• They flew away