Kangaroo Locomotion Quiz

What unique feature do kangaroos use to aid their slow movement?

• Their muscular tail

• Their strong jaws

• Their sharp claws

• Their large ears

How does the kangaroo's tail contribute to its movement?

• It acts as a balancing tool only

• It is not involved in movement

• It generates as much force as the front and hind limbs combined

• It is used only for steering

Why do kangaroos have difficulty walking like other four-legged animals?

• Their limbs are of different lengths

• They have weak hind legs

• Their tails are too short

• They lack front limbs

What evolutionary advantage does the kangaroo's tail provide?

• It helps them dig burrows

• It allows them to swim

• It improves their hopping efficiency

• It helps them climb trees

What is a limitation of the kangaroo's unique locomotion?

• They cannot move backward

• They cannot swim

• They cannot jump high

• They cannot run fast