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Is That a Reindeer or a Caribou?

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the term 'domesticated' mean?

a)

An animal that lives in the wild

b)

An animal that is found in Europe and Asia

c)

An animal that has been tamed to do work or to keep as a pet

d)

An animal that is native to North America

2.

In North America, what is the term used for wild reindeer?

a)

Reindeer

b)

Caribou

c)

Domesticated reindeer

d)

Wild caribou

3.

What do reindeer use their antlers for?

a)

All of the above

b)

To attract females

c)

To defend against predators

d)

To uncover food in the snow

4.

How do reindeer protect themselves against predators?

a)

By hiding in trees

b)

By flying like Rudolph, Dasher, and Comet

c)

By running as fast as their mothers

d)

By staying together in herds

5.

Why do reindeer move south in the winter?

a)

To escape the worst weather

b)

To swim in warmer waters

c)

To find food

d)

To escape biting insects

6.

Why do reindeer move north in the summer?

a)

To escape biting insects

b)

To escape the worst weather

c)

To find food

d)

To swim in warmer waters

7.

Which of the following is not a reason for domesticating reindeer?

a)

Reindeer hides are useful to people

b)

Reindeer can pull heavy loads

c)

Reindeer are gentle and friendly pets

d)

Reindeer provide food and milk for people

8.

What is the purpose of a reindeer's undercoat?

a)

To help them stay warm in the winter

b)

To help them float when they swim

c)

To attract females

d)

To uncover food in the snow

9.

What do reindeer eat in the winter?

a)

Grasses, leaves, herbs, and mosses

b)

Fungi and lichens

c)

Berries and nuts

d)

Fish and insects

10.

When do reindeer usually give birth to their calves?

a)

In May or June

b)

In the fall

c)

In the winter