The Zoology of Primates - Exam
  • 1. Which primate is known for its tool use?
A) Chimpanzee
B) Capuchin monkey
C) Sloth
D) Tamarin
  • 2. What is the primary social structure of most primate species?
A) Colonial living
B) Nomadic tribes
C) Social groups
D) Solitary living
  • 3. What is the term for primates that live in trees?
A) Arboreal
B) Terrestrial
C) Fossorial
D) Maritime
  • 4. Which of the following is a major threat to primate survival?
A) Habitat loss
B) Overpopulation
C) Cold weather
D) Excessive nesting
  • 5. Which primate is often referred to as the 'wise old man' of the forest?
A) Orangutan
B) Howler monkey
C) Macaque
D) Gorilla
  • 6. What's a significant social behavior in primates?
A) Burrowing
B) Hiding
C) Hibernation
D) Grooming
  • 7. What type of locomotion is common among gibbons?
A) Brachiation
B) Climbing
C) Bipedalism
D) Quadrupedalism
  • 8. What is the most significant characteristic of apes compared to monkeys?
A) Lack of a tail
B) Shorter limbs
C) Smaller body size
D) Underdeveloped brains
  • 9. Which of the following best describes the vision of many primates?
A) Blindness
B) Color vision
C) Poor depth perception
D) Nocturnal vision only
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