Loon Chase Quiz

What activity were the boy and his mother planning to do on Big Island?

• Fishing

• Picking blueberries

• Camping

• Bird watching

Why was the boy excited about seeing the loons?

• They were very colorful

• They were rare birds

• They were singing

• They were flying

What was the main concern when Miles started swimming towards the loons?

• He might get tired

• He might catch a loon chick

• He might scare the loons away

• He might get lost

How did the big loon manage to protect its chicks from Miles?

• It flew away with the chicks

• It called for help

• It distracted Miles by flapping its wings

• It hid the chicks underwater

What did the boy do after the chase to ensure the loons were safe?

• He went back to the island alone

• He stayed on the dock to watch

• He called the wildlife authorities

• He set up a camera to monitor them

What is a unique feature of loons that helps them in swimming?

• Brightly colored feathers

• Long necks

• Webbed feet set far back on their bodies

• Hollow bones

How long can loons typically live?

• 40 years

• 30 years

• 20 years

• 10 years

What is the state bird of Minnesota?

• Northern Cardinal

• American Robin

• Common Loon

• Bald Eagle

What do loons primarily use to move underwater?

• Their wings

• Their tails

• Their feet

• Their beaks

What is the wingspan of an adult loon?

• Up to 38 inches

• Up to 48 inches

• Up to 68 inches

• Up to 58 inches