Quiz on Bekantan and Orangutans

The proboscis monkey has a long nose. Why is this feature important for the male Bekantan?

• To help them breathe better

• To attract female monkeys

• To swim faster in the river

• To scare away humans

Bekantans are often found near rivers and mangrove forests. What does this fact suggest about their lifestyle?

• They depend on water for survival

• They cannot live in forests

• They only eat fish from the river

• They migrate to the desert every year

The Bekantan is an endangered species. Which action would be most effective to protect them?

• Cutting more trees for farming

• Keeping Bekantans as pets

• Preserving mangrove forests

• Hunting them for food

If a Bekantan loses its mangrove habitat, what might happen to its population?

• It will increase quickly

• It will become stable

• It will decrease significantly

• It will not be affected

Villagers in Kalimantan are proud of Bekantans and protect their forests. What can we learn from this action?

• Humans and animals cannot live together

• Community involvement is important in conservation

• Only the government can save endangered animals

• Protecting animals is not important for the ecosystem

A teacher asks students: "Why do you think Bekantans are good swimmers?" Which is the BEST answer?

• Because they have long noses

• Because they live near rivers and mangroves

• Because they always eat fruits

• Because they like to play in the rain

Why is the orangutan called "man of the forest"?

• Because it is a human that lives in the forest

• Because it has a name similar to humans

• Because it looks like humans and lives in the forest

• Because it is taller than other animals in the forest

What can we conclude about the size of male and female orangutans?

• Male orangutans are generally bigger than females

• Male and female orangutans have the same size

• Female orangutans are always heavier than males

• Female orangutans are taller than males

The text says orangutans do not have tails. What does this fact suggest?

• They are not monkeys but great apes

• They cannot swing between branches

• They are weaker than monkeys

• They are not primates

What is the main function of orangutans' strong arms?

• To fight predators

• To build nests on the ground

• To swing between branches

• To carry heavy fruits