Exploring the World of Bats

What is the purpose of the table of contents in a non-fiction book?

• To show the topics and page numbers of each chapter

• To provide a summary of each chapter

• To list the authors of the book

• To give a brief introduction to the book

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mammals?

• Nursing their young

• Laying eggs

• Being warm-blooded

• Having hair

What do most insect-eating bats primarily consume?

• Fruits

• Nectar

• Small mammals

• Insects

Why do some bats use echolocation?

• To communicate with other bats

• To find their way in the dark

• To attract mates

• To scare away predators

What is the primary reason bats hang upside down?

• To keep warm

• To avoid predators

• To sleep comfortably

• To take off into flight easily

What is a common myth about bats?

• Bats are blind

• Bats can fly

• Bats are clean animals

• Bats eat insects

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What do baby bats, also known as pups, rely on after they are born?

• Their own hunting skills

• Their fathers

• Other adult bats

• Their mothers

What is the term for the place where bats rest?

• Nest

• Den

• Burrow

• Roost

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Which type of bat is known for making tents out of leaves?

• Flying fox

• Bumblebee bat

• Mexican free-tailed bat

• Honduran white bat

What is the smallest bat in the world?

• Flying fox

• Bumblebee bat

• Honduran white bat

• Little brown bat