WorksheetsHippo Quiz
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What does the word "Hippopotamus" mean in Ancient Greek?
Water Beast
River Horse
Mud Giant
Lake Creature
How do hippos help maintain river channels?
By eating aquatic plants
By moving soil
By building dams
By filtering water
What does the scientific name "Hippopotamus Amphibius" mean?
River Horse
Water Giant
Lake Beast
Swamp Creature
What is the primary habitat of hippos?
Rivers, swamps, and estuaries
Deserts and savannas
Mountains and forests
Grasslands and plains
What is the height of a hippopotamus in feet and inches?
5'2"
6'0"
4'8"
5'8"
How do hippos impact fish populations?
By fertilizing the water with their dung
By eating the fish
By blocking rivers
By increasing water temperature
What negative effect can too many nutrients from hippo dung cause?
Growth of toxic algae
Increase in fish size
Decrease in water temperature
Reduction in water clarity
How do hippos move in water if they cannot swim?
They float
They run along the bottom
They paddle with their feet
They use their tails
What is a group of Hippos called?
Troop
Herd
Pod
gaggle
True or False Hippos sweat a red substance that acts as natural sun screen and moisturizer.
True
False
True or False: Hippos are the third largest land animal
True
False
What are Hippo Tusks made from?
Keratin
Biotin
Ivory
Bone
