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A Mob of Meerkats

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
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1.

According to the article, which of the following is not a way meerkats would react to a predator?

a)

Meerkats might run to the safety of their burrow.

b)

Meerkats might climb a tree to escape a predator.

c)

A guard meerkat might call out an alarm.

d)

Meerkats might stand in a group, hissing, until the predator leaves.

2.

How do meerkats work together?

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3.

What are two physical traits that help meerkats dig burrows?

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4.

If you see a group of meerkats standing very straight on their hind legs, what are they most likely doing?

a)

sunbathing

b)

watching for predators

c)

sniffing out prey to eat

d)

socializing with each other

5.

How are the meerkats similar to humans?

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6.

What is a group of meerkats called?

a)

herd

b)

mob

c)

pack

d)

flock

7.

Which of the following does NOT eat meerkats?

a)

Scorpions

b)

Jackals

c)

Eagles

d)

Hyenas

8.

Where do meerkats run if a predator approaches?

a)

to the river

b)

to the bushes

c)

to their burrows

d)

to the ocean

9.

A meerkat is most closely related to

a)

cats

b)

dogs

c)

a mongoose

d)

ducks

10.

What does the the dark fur around a meerkat's eyes help it do?

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