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Zoo module- online practical

Total questions: 55

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Snakes and lizard are animals

a)

Warm blooded

b)

Cold blooded

c)

Both A and B

d)

None of these

2.

Dolphins belong to which class of animals

a)

Reptiles

b)

Aves

c)

Mammals

d)

Pices

3.

The naming of animals fall under the study of ...

a)

taxonomy

b)

genetics

c)

physiology

d)

paleontology

4.

When comparing how a species has changed over a long period of time, what are MOST LIKELY studying about that animal?

a)

evolution

b)

animal behavior

c)

biodiversity

d)

biochemistry

5.

A conservationist would MOST LIKELY want to do which of the following?

a)

save a rare species of bird

b)

eradicate all snakes

c)

trophy hunt elephants

d)

put animals in zoos

6.
Which adaptation enables organisms to be hidden or disguised in their surroundings, possibly providing an advantage?
a)
mimicry
b)
camouflage
c)
mutation
d)
evolution
7.
When it is hot during the day in the desert, many lizards will burrow underground to keep themselves cool. This serves as an example of a
a)
physiological adaptation
b)
structural adaptation
c)
mental adaptation
d)
behavioral adaptation
8.
Animals without a backbone are called
a)
invertebrates
b)
vertebrates
c)
There are animals without a backbone?
d)
what are backbones?
9.
Are mammals cold blooded or warm blooded?
a)
cold blooded
b)
warm blooded
10.

Habitat is

a)

A place to buy furniture and furnishings

b)

the same as an ecosystem

c)

a particular area inhabited by plants and animals

d)

the number of different organisms living in specific area

11.
What is an invasive species?
a)
A native (naturally found) species which are added to an area. 
b)
A non-native (not naturally found) species added to an area. 
c)
A keystone species in an environment
d)
none of the above
12.

What is the primary cause of invasive species introduction?

a)

too much food

b)

human actions

c)

weather events

d)

asteroids

13.

Identify the insect

a)

Grasshopper

b)

Stick insect

c)

Butterfly

d)

Beetle

14.

Methodically cut up (a body, part, or plant) in order to study its internal parts

a)

Dissection

b)

Embalming

c)

Incision

d)

Probe

15.
An animal that gets energy from eating both plants and animals is a 
a)
herbivore
b)
carnivore
c)
omnivore
d)
autotroph
16.
The image provided is an example of a(n):
a)
Autotroph
b)
Carnivore
c)
Herbivore
d)
Decomposer
17.

What makes up hair, feathers, nails, and scales

a)

keratin

b)

chitin

c)

hemoglobin

d)

skin

18.
What two groups are used for a scientific name?
a)
Domain and Kingdom
b)
Phylum and Class
c)
Order and Family
d)
Genus and Species
19.

Do you think zoos are bad to animals

a)

Yes

b)

No

20.

Why is variation important for a population?

a)

Variety is the spice of life

b)

It allows for more offsrping

c)

It allows populations to adapt to a changing environment

d)

If the environment doesn't change, all organisms will be "fit"

21.

Which Vitamin deficiency is the main problem for Poultry Farming Birds in winter?

a)

Vitamin B

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Vitamin D

d)

Vitamin E

22.

Why would you use disinfectant in an enclosure?

a)

To make it smell nice

b)

To reduce the risk of cross contamination

c)

To remove all visible dirt

d)

We don't use disinfectant

23.

Why is gut loading insects with nutritious food before feeding to the exotic animals important?

a)

To make sure the insects enjoy their last few days alive!

b)

Because these nutrients will then end up in the exotic animal after they have eaten the cricket

c)

It is a legal requirement

d)

Crickets are fussy eaters and only eat the most nutritious foods

24.

Before entering an enclosure what should you do?

a)

Check the animals behaviour and temperament

b)

Risk assessment

c)

Tap on the glass

d)

Nothing

25.

What does wild caught mean?

a)

An animal caught from the wild

b)

An animal that was hard to catch

c)

Aggressive temperament

d)

An animal that was captive bred

26.

What does captive bred mean?

a)

An animal that was wild caught

b)

An animal bred in captivity

c)

An animal sold in a pet shop

d)

A breeder quality animal

27.

CITES stands for...

a)

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora

b)

Can I Talk Every Second

c)

Contains International Truly Exotic Species

d)

Caught In The Exceptional Seas

28.

What is the aim of CITES?

a)

To stop the keeping of exotic animals forever.

b)

Ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten the survival of the species in the wild.

c)

To encourage people to keep and breed exotic animals.

d)

To make sure all exotic animals are kept under good conditions.

29.

CITES is legislation that only applies to people living in the UK?

a)

Yes, only people living in the UK.

b)

No, it is an international legislation.

30.

What does SSSMZP stand for?

a)

Secret Service for Snakes and Monkeys Zebras and Peacocks

b)

Secretary of States Standards of Modern Zebra Principles

c)

Secrets of State Standards of Modern Zoo Practice

d)

Secretary of States Standards of Modern Zoo Practice.

31.

What is one of the requirements for zoos under the SSSMZP legislation?

a)

All zoos must keep elephants

b)

All zoo animals must be kept in an enclosure or within the perimeter of the zoo

c)

All zoos must keep at least one endangered animal

d)

Keepers are not allowed to work alone with the penguins

32.

What other legislation does SSSMZP link with?

a)

The Animal Welfare Act 2006

b)

Zoo Licensing Act 1981

c)

Health and Safety At Work Act 1974

d)

All of the above legislation

33.
What is the cause of this disorder?
a)
Parasite
b)
Stress/Boredom
c)
Virus
d)
Bacteria
34.

what is this animal?

a)

capybara

b)

rat

c)

horse

d)

mouse

35.

What enclosure would the Eagle Owl have?

a)

Aquarium

b)

Terrarium

c)

Vivarium

d)

Aviary

36.

What enclosure would the Neon Tetra have?

a)

Aquarium

b)

Terrarium

c)

Vivarium

d)

Aviary

37.

Animals at the zoo behave the same as if they were in the wild.

a)

true

b)

false

38.

An exotic animal's nutritional needs are met and the animal is provided with plenty of space. This means that they will not exhibit stereotypies in captivity.

a)

true

b)

false

39.

The health, happiness, and well being of an animal

a)

welfare

b)

rights

c)

wild

d)

acclimate

40.

The Secretary of States Standards for Modern Zoo Practice are:

a)

The minimum welfare standards that must be adhered to

b)

The maximum welfare standards that must be adhered to

c)

Guideline standards

41.

The Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs ensures animal collections are responsible for:

a)

Animal welfare in captivity

b)

Local environmental protection

c)

Animal welfare during transit

d)

All of the above

42.

EAZA stands for

a)

Empire of American Zoo Associations

b)

European Association of Zoo Animals

c)

European Animals in Zoos Act

d)

European Association of Zoos and Aquariums

43.

Why do Tigers have stripes?

a)

For camouflage

b)

To look cool

c)

To run faster

d)

To be lucky

44.
How do invasive plants damage the environment?
a)
Compete with native species
b)
Change plant community
c)
Alter diversity
d)
All of these
45.

What are endangered animals?

a)

Animals in danger of extinction

b)

Animals in danger of being sad

c)

Animals in danger of loosing water

d)

Animas in danger because of habitats

46.

Choose the correct option about pollution:

a)

Only rivers are polluted

b)

Only rivers and seas are polluted

c)

The Earth is polluted but the oceans aren't

d)

The Earth, rivers and seas are polluted

47.

Dodo bird is an example of ________ species.

a)

Extinct

b)

Endangered

c)

Vulnerable

d)

Rare

48.

Loss of biodiversity is also because of ................ in human population.

a)

Increase

b)

Decrease

c)

Spread

d)

Fight

49.

What are possible negative outcomes of forest being cleared to make room for farmland?

a)

Fewer trees for animal habitats

b)

Fertilizers create run-off into a nearby stream, polluting it.

c)

Less room for animals to hunt and find shelter

d)

Birds find seeds and insects on plowed fields

50.

What happens to any forest ecosystem when the land is cleared for farming?

a)

The forest ecosystem will be destroyed.

b)

The forest ecosystem will be healthy.

c)

The forest ecosystem will be relocated.

d)

The forest ecosystem will be unaffected.

51.

Which method of administration is being used if you place medication on your dogs neck?

a)

Orally

b)

Nasally

c)

Topically

d)

Injection

52.

Programs that breed animals in captivity then release them to the wild are called...

a)

IUCN red list

b)

Captive conservation

c)

Captive Breeding Programs

d)

Catch and Release Programs

53.

Ex-situ conservation takes place:

a)

Inside the species natural habitat

b)

Outside of the species natural habitat

c)

Both within and outside of the species natural habitat

54.

What does BIAZA stand for?

a)

British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums

b)

Biological Information for American Zoos and Aquariums

c)

British Institute of Animal Zoo Association

55.

The advantages of ex-situ conservation include:

a)

Raises awareness

b)

Increases genetic diversity

c)

It's cheaper than in-situ conservation

d)

Contributes towards research