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Quiz on Borneo Wildlife

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The owa-owa (gibbon) is a small ape found in Borneo that lives primarily in the __________.

a)

river banks

b)

canopy of rainforests

c)

desert plains

2.

The owa-owa uses loud calls heard up to 2 km away to mark __________.

a)

food sources

b)

territory

c)

sleeping sites

3.

The owa-owa is classified as __________ due to deforestation.

a)

Least Concern

b)

Vulnerable

c)

Endangered

4.

The orangutan has fur that is typically __________.

a)

bright red-orange

b)

pure white

c)

jet black

5.

Orangutans build nests in trees every night using ________.

a)

leaves and branches

b)

mud and stones

c)

reeds and vines

6.

The primary threat to orangutans is __________.

a)

dengue fever

b)

habitat loss and illegal trade

c)

volcanic eruptions

7.

Orangutans are found on Borneo and also on __________.

a)

Java

b)

Sumatra

c)

Sulawesi

8.

Orangutans move mostly by “brachiation,” meaning they __________.

a)

walk on two legs

b)

swing from branch to branch

c)

hop like a kangaroo

9.

Baby orangutans stay with their mother for about __________.

a)

1 year

b)

8 years

c)

15 years

10.

The diet of an adult orangutan is mostly __________.

a)

fish and meat

b)

fruits, leaves, and insects

c)

grasses and roots

11.

Crocodiles in Borneo are often found in __________.

a)

arid deserts

b)

mangrove swamps and rivers

c)

mountain peaks

12.

Crocodiles have a body temperature that depends on __________.

a)

the moon phase

b)

the environment (they are ectothermic)

c)

their tail length

13.

Frogs in Borneo rainforest are important because they __________.

a)

keep the forest quiet

b)

serve as indicators of ecosystem health

c)

build dams

14.

A frog’s skin in the rainforest helps it __________.

a)

fly

b)

breathe through skin and absorb water

c)

photosynthesize

15.

Which of the following is true about rainforest frogs?

a)

All are poisonous

b)

Some use camouflage and some use bright warning colors

c)

None climb trees

16.

Crocodiles lay eggs in __________.

a)

sand banks or river banks

b)

tree hollows

c)

underwater nests

17.

A juvenile crocodile’s diet differs from an adult’s by being more __________.

a)

plant-based

b)

small fish and insects

c)

large mammals

18.

Frogs in Borneo rainforest often call at __________.

a)

midnight only

b)

dawn and dusk when it’s moist

c)

always silent

19.

Crocodiles often bask in the sun to __________.

a)

get vitamin D

b)

regulate body temperature

c)

look for prey

20.

Many frog species are threatened because of __________.

a)

too much oxygen

b)

habitat destruction and pollution

c)

absent predators

21.

The proboscis monkey is famous for its __________ nose in males.

a)

small

b)

long and pendulous

c)

flat

22.

Proboscis monkeys are excellent at __________.

a)

swimming across rivers

b)

running on open ground

c)

diving deep underwater

23.

Proboscis monkeys live in groups called __________.

a)

prides

b)

large harem-style groups

c)

solitary units

24.

The sun bear is the __________ bear species in the world.

a)

largest

b)

smallest

c)

fastest

25.

A distinctive mark on a sun bear’s chest resembles a __________.

a)

moon

b)

star

c)

half-sun shape

26.

Sun bears are active mostly at __________.

a)

night (nocturnal)

b)

midday only

c)

early morning only

27.

One major threat to proboscis monkeys is __________.

a)

cold climate

b)

logging and river pollution

c)

volcanic activity

28.

Sun bears use their long claws to __________.

a)

climb trees and access honey

b)

swim fast

c)

dig tunnels for shelter

29.

Proboscis monkeys eat primarily __________.

a)

fish

b)

leaves, seeds, fruits

c)

small mammals

30.

Sun bears sleep in __________ during the day.

a)

underground caves

b)

tree hollows or nests in trees

c)

on open ground

31.

The flying squirrel in Borneo can __________ between trees.

a)

fly like a bird

b)

glide using a membrane between limbs

c)

teleport

32.

Leopards in Borneo are elusive and have __________-like spots.

a)

stripes

b)

cloud-like spots

c)

plain colour

33.

Tree squirrels are important for forests because they __________.

a)

live alone

b)

spread seeds and act as food for predators

c)

dig large holes

34.

A leopard in the rainforest often climbs trees to __________.

a)

sleep in the water

b)

store prey and escape danger

c)

sing songs

35.

Flying squirrels often come out at __________.

a)

midday

b)

night (nocturnal)

c)

during thunderstorms only

36.

One of the threats to leopards in Borneo is __________.

a)

habitat loss and illegal hunting

b)

too many squirrels

c)

lack of sunlight

37.

Flying squirrels feed on __________.

a)

leaves only

b)

seeds, fruits, insects

c)

rocks

38.

The Bornean leopard, like other big cats, helps keep the ecosystem balanced by __________.

a)

making forest silent

b)

controlling prey populations

c)

planting trees

39.

Tree squirrels build nests called __________.

a)

anthills

b)

dreys made from leaves and twigs

c)

hives

40.

Leopards use their spotted coat to __________.

a)

attract mates

b)

camouflage in forest shadows

c)

signal danger

41.

The pesut (Irrawaddy dolphin) in Borneo lives mainly in __________.

a)

deserts

b)

rivers and estuaries

c)

mountain streams

42.

The pesut (Irrawaddy dolphin) in Borneo lives mainly in __________.

a)

deserts

b)

rivers and estuaries

c)

mountain streams

43.

Hornbills are known for their very large, __________ beaks.

a)

tiny

b)

curved and colorful

c)

short and flat

44.

Pesuts surface frequently because they have to __________.

a)

sing

b)

breathe air

c)

collect leaves

45.

Hornbills play an important role in forests by __________.

a)

digging tunnels

b)

dispersing seeds after eating fruit

c)

building dams

46.

One main threat to the pesut is __________.

a)

logging in forests

b)

river pollution and dams

c)

rainy weather

47.

Hornbills make nests in __________.

a)

underground burrows

b)

tree cavities sealed by the female

c)

floating rafts

48.

Pesuts feed mostly on __________.

a)

plankton

b)

fish and small aquatic animals

c)

roots

49.

The casque (roof) on many hornbill’s beaks is used for __________.

a)

filtering water

b)

making loud calls and display

c)

storing food

50.

Hornbills are sometimes called “_____________ of the forest.”

a)

gardeners

b)

painters

c)

carpenters

51.

Protecting the pesut also helps protect __________.

a)

mountain goats

b)

river ecosystems and human communities

c)

desert plants

52.

The Bornean elephant is smaller than other Asian elephants and is called the __________ elephant.

a)

pygmy

b)

giant

c)

forest

53.

Elephants use their trunk to __________.

a)

smell only

b)

pick up things, drink water, breathe

c)

explode seeds

54.

One key role of elephants in rainforests is __________.

a)

reducing forest size

b)

spreading seeds and creating clearings

c)

sleeping all day

55.

The tarsier in Borneo is nocturnal and has __________.

a)

tiny eyes

b)

enormous eyes relative to body size

c)

no tail

56.

Tarsiers can rotate their heads nearly __________ degrees.

a)

90

b)

180

c)

270

57.

One threat to Borneo’s elephants is __________.

a)

too much food

b)

habitat fragmentation and human-wildlife conflict

c)

snow

58.

Tarsiers primarily eat __________.

a)

leaves

b)

insects and small animals

c)

algae

59.

Elephants often make loud trumpeting sounds to __________.

a)

scare humans

b)

communicate with other elephants

c)

make rain

60.

Tarsiers are hard to spot because they are __________.

a)

active during the day

b)

small, nocturnal and live high in trees

c)

only on the ground

61.

Conservation of elephants helps maintain __________.

a)

desert dunes

b)

rainforest structure and biodiversity

c)

ocean waves

62.

The lutung is a leaf-eating monkey found in Borneo, also called the __________ monkey.

a)

silvered leaf

b)

golden cap

c)

hoop

63.

Lutung monkeys often form __________ groups.

a)

solitary

b)

small family groups

c)

millions

64.

The tringgiling (Sunda pangolin) is covered in __________.

a)

fur only

b)

tough overlapping scales

c)

feathers

65.

Pangolins are known for curling into a ball when __________.

a)

excited

b)

threatened

c)

sleeping

66.

Lutung monkeys get most of their water from __________.

a)

drinking large amounts each day

b)

eating leaves which contain moisture

c)

swimming

67.

Pangolins are threatened primarily by __________.

a)

volcanoes

b)

illegal wildlife trade and deforestation

c)

heavy snow

68.

Lutung habitats are mostly __________ forests.

a)

alpine

b)

peat swamp and lowland rainforests

c)

savannas

69.

Pangolins use their long sticky tongue to __________.

a)

carry eggs

b)

capture ants and termites

c)

fly

70.

Lutung monkeys are important for the forest because they __________.

a)

dig tunnels

b)

feed on leaves and help recycle nutrients

c)

compete with humans for houses

71.

Pangolins help control __________ populations in the forest.

a)

ant and termite

b)

monkey

c)

clouded leopard

72.

Which of these animals is nocturnal (active at night)?

a)

Sun bear

b)

Tarsier

c)

Hornbill

73.

Which animal uses gliding membranes between limbs?

a)

Flying squirrel

b)

Orangutan

c)

Lutung

74.

Which animal’s major threat is illegal wildlife trade rather than habitat loss alone?

a)

Crocodile

b)

Pangolin (tringgiling)

c)

Squirrel

75.

Which of these animals is important for seed dispersal in the forest?

a)

Hornbill

b)

Crocodile

c)

Frog

76.

Which animal has a nose so long it affects the male’s ability to attract females?

a)

Proboscis monkey

b)

Sun bear

c)

Lutung

77.

Which animal is often found in river estuaries rather than deep inland rainforest?

a)

Pesut (dolphin)

b)

Leopard

c)

Orangutan

78.

Which animal sleeps in tree hollows and uses its long claws to climb?

a)

Squirrel

b)

Sun bear

c)

Frog

79.

Which animal is known for its ability to hop and swim and live in rainforest ponds?

a)

Frog

b)

Elephant

c)

Hornbill

80.

Which animal uses its trunk like a hand to grab things?

a)

Elephant

b)

Lutung

c)

Crocodile

81.

Which animal is an apex predator that helps keep prey populations in check?

a)

Leopard

b)

Pangolin

c)

Tarsier

82.

Which animal has especially large eyes to help it see at night?

a)

Sun bear

b)

Tarsier

c)

Crocodile

83.

Which of the following animals is known for its ability to glide between trees in the rainforest?

a)

Tree kangaroo

b)

Flying squirrel

c)

Flying fox

84.

What is the primary diet of sun bears in the rainforest?

a)

Fruits and honey

b)

Insects and small mammals

c)

Leaves and bark

85.

Which feature helps the owa-owa communicate with others in its territory?

a)

Unique markings

b)

Loud calls

c)

Bright colors