WorksheetsAlligator Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Where do American alligators live?
Deserts
Freshwater lakes, marshes, and swamps
Mountains
Oceans
What does the word "alligator" come from?
French word for "giant reptile"
Spanish word for "lizard"
Latin word for "swimmer"
Greek word for "dragon"
What color is an alligator's skin?
Green
Light brown
Blackish-dark
Bright blue
What body part helps alligators swim and store fat?
Their legs
Their tail
Their snout
Their teeth
How many teeth can an alligator have in its lifetime?
80
200
400
50
What is special about an alligator’s jaw?
It cannot open very wide
It has extremely strong pressure
It has no teeth
It’s soft and flexible
How fast can alligators run on land?
28 km
48 km
50 km
35 km
How far can an alligator travel in a day if needed?
1.6 km
4.8 km
8 km
16 km
What do alligators eat?
Only plants
Only insects
Birds, fish, mammals, and reptiles
Rocks
How often do alligators eat?
Every day
Once or twice a week
Every hour
Only once a year
What helps alligators hide when hunting?
Their green skin
Their dark skin and camouflage
Their speed
Their singing
What is an "alligator hole"?
A trap for prey
A place to hide treasure
A burrow dug for survival during dry seasons
A playground for baby alligators
What decides if an alligator baby will be male or female?
Size of the egg
Temperature of the nest
Time of year
Amount of food available
How long can alligators live in the wild?
10 years
25 years
50 years
100 years
What is one easy way to tell an alligator from a crocodile?
Alligators have a wide U-shaped snout
Crocodiles live only in rivers
Crocodiles are black
Alligators have no teeth
