WorksheetsIs That a Reindeer or a Caribou?
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the term 'domesticated' mean?
An animal that lives in the wild
An animal that is found in Europe and Asia
An animal that has been tamed to do work or to keep as a pet
An animal that is native to North America
In North America, what is the term used for wild reindeer?
Reindeer
Caribou
Domesticated reindeer
Wild caribou
What do reindeer use their antlers for?
All of the above
To attract females
To defend against predators
To uncover food in the snow
How do reindeer protect themselves against predators?
By hiding in trees
By flying like Rudolph, Dasher, and Comet
By running as fast as their mothers
By staying together in herds
Why do reindeer move south in the winter?
To escape the worst weather
To swim in warmer waters
To find food
To escape biting insects
Why do reindeer move north in the summer?
To escape biting insects
To escape the worst weather
To find food
To swim in warmer waters
Which of the following is not a reason for domesticating reindeer?
Reindeer hides are useful to people
Reindeer can pull heavy loads
Reindeer are gentle and friendly pets
Reindeer provide food and milk for people
What is the purpose of a reindeer's undercoat?
To help them stay warm in the winter
To help them float when they swim
To attract females
To uncover food in the snow
What do reindeer eat in the winter?
Grasses, leaves, herbs, and mosses
Fungi and lichens
Berries and nuts
Fish and insects
When do reindeer usually give birth to their calves?
In May or June
In the fall
In the winter
