How to Identify and Classify Camels
  • 1. What is the primary difference between a Dromedary and a Bactrian camel?
A) Coat color
B) Number of humps
C) Geographic location
D) Size of feet
  • 2. A Dromedary camel has how many humps?
A) Three
B) None
C) Two
D) One
  • 3. A Bactrian camel has how many humps?
A) Three
B) None
C) One
D) Two
  • 4. Which type of camel is typically found in hotter climates?
A) Wild Bactrian
B) Both equally
C) Bactrian
D) Dromedary
  • 5. Which type of camel is adapted to colder, mountainous regions?
A) Both equally
B) Bactrian
C) Dromedary
D) Domestic Bactrian
  • 6. What is the primary purpose of a camel's hump?
A) Fat storage
B) Water storage
C) Bone storage
D) Muscle storage
  • 7. Which of the following is a characteristic adaptation of camels to desert environments?
A) Thin fur
B) Need for frequent watering
C) Small eyes
D) Ability to conserve water
  • 8. What is the scientific name for the Dromedary camel?
A) Vicugna vicugna
B) Lama glama
C) Camelus dromedarius
D) Camelus bactrianus
  • 9. What is the scientific name for the Bactrian camel?
A) Camelus bactrianus
B) Camelus dromedarius
C) Vicugna pacos
D) Lama guanicoe
  • 10. Which camel species is considered critically endangered?
A) Dromedary Camel
B) Domestic Bactrian Camel
C) All camels
D) Wild Bactrian Camel
  • 11. What is the typical diet of a camel?
A) Meat
B) Desert vegetation
C) Fruit only
D) Fish
  • 12. How many eyelids does a camel have?
A) Three
B) Two
C) One
D) Four
  • 13. What is the purpose of a camel's long eyelashes?
A) Protect eyes from sand
B) Camouflage
C) Attract mates
D) Regulate body temperature
  • 14. What type of foot structure do camels have?
A) Claws
B) Small, narrow feet
C) Hooves
D) Broad, padded feet
  • 15. Which of these is a common use for camels?
A) Swimming
B) Transportation
C) Flying
D) Mining
  • 16. What is the average lifespan of a camel?
A) 80-90 years
B) 40-50 years
C) 10-20 years
D) 60-70 years
  • 17. What is a group of camels called?
A) Herd
B) Swarm
C) Caravan
D) Pack
  • 18. Camels are known for their ability to survive long periods without water. How do they achieve this?
A) Producing water internally
B) Absorbing water from the air
C) Drinking large amounts of water at once
D) Efficient water conservation
  • 19. Where are Dromedary camels most commonly found?
A) Central Asia
B) North America
C) South America
D) Middle East and Africa
  • 20. Where are Bactrian camels most commonly found?
A) South America
B) Australia
C) Central Asia
D) Middle East and Africa
  • 21. What color are most Dromedary camels?
A) Sandy brown
B) Black
C) White
D) Grey
  • 22. What is the approximate shoulder height of an adult Dromedary camel?
A) 0.5 - 1 meter
B) 2.5 - 3 meters
C) 1.8 - 2 meters
D) 3.5 - 4 meters
  • 23. What is the approximate weight of an adult Bactrian camel?
A) 100-200 kg
B) 1200-1500 kg
C) 2000-2500 kg
D) 300-1000 kg
  • 24. What is the primary threat to the Wild Bactrian Camel population?
A) Disease
B) Habitat loss and poaching
C) Climate change
D) Lack of water
  • 25. What is the gestation period for a camel?
A) 12-14 months
B) 9-11 months
C) 15-17 months
D) 6-8 months
  • 26. What is a young camel called?
A) Foal
B) Calf
C) Pup
D) Cub
  • 27. What is the purpose of a camel's thick lips?
A) To drink water easier
B) To communicate
C) To eat thorny plants
D) To regulate body temperature
  • 28. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of camels?
A) Ability to survive on little water
B) Leathery patches on knees and chest
C) Closing nostrils to prevent sand entry
D) Sweating profusely
  • 29. What is the conservation status of the Dromedary camel?
A) Critically Endangered
B) Vulnerable
C) Domesticated
D) Endangered
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