I WONDER - Why Do Kangaroos Have A Pouch?

I WONDER - Why Do Kangaroos Have A Pouch?

Assessment

Interactive Video

Health Sciences, Biology

KG - 6th Grade

Practice Problem

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Kangaroos are marsupials that give birth to underdeveloped babies called joeys. These joeys continue to grow outside the womb in a special pouch on the mother's belly, where they stay safe and warm. Joeys remain in the pouch for about 6 to 9 months, depending on the species, before they venture out into the world.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a defining characteristic of marsupials like kangaroos?

They hibernate during winter.

They lay eggs.

They have a pouch for their young.

They are aquatic animals.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used for a baby kangaroo?

Kitten

Joey

Pup

Cub

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of a kangaroo's pouch?

To store food.

To protect the joey from predators.

To provide a safe place for the joey to develop.

To help the kangaroo swim.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long do joeys typically stay in their mother's pouch?

1 to 3 months

3 to 6 months

6 to 9 months

9 to 12 months

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what stage do joeys leave the pouch to explore the world?

After 6 to 9 months

After 3 months

After 1 month

Immediately after birth