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