Understanding Snakes: Movement, Adaptations, and Roles

What are vestigial legs in snakes?

• Legs that are fully functional

• Remnants of legs from ancestors

• Newly developed legs

• Legs used for swimming

Which type of snake movement is most commonly seen and involves an S-shaped pattern?

• Serpentine movement

• Rectilinear movement

• Concertina movement

• Sidewinding

How do snakes regulate their body temperature?

• By sweating

• By drinking water

• By relying on environmental heat

• By generating their own heat

What is the purpose of a snake's Jacobson's organ?

• To help them swim

• To taste the air and detect prey

• To detect sound waves

• To help them see in the dark

What is the process called when snakes shed their skin?

• Ecdysis

• Metamorphosis

• Regeneration

• Photosynthesis

Which snake is known to be the largest in terms of length?

• Green anaconda

• Vine snake

• Reticulated python

• Barbados thread snake

How do snakes contribute to their ecosystems?

• By pollinating flowers

• By controlling rodent populations

• By producing oxygen

• By building nests

What is the fear of snakes called?

• Acrophobia

• Claustrophobia

• Ophidiophobia

• Arachnophobia

Which snake adaptation is used for swimming?

• Long fins

• Webbed feet

• Sharp claws

• Flattened, paddle-like tails

How have studies of snake venom benefited humans?

• By improving eyesight

• By developing medicines for heart attacks

• By enhancing athletic performance

• By creating new types of food