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How to Identify and Classify Camels
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  • 1. What is the primary difference between a Dromedary and a Bactrian camel?
A) Coat color
B) Size of feet
C) Number of humps
D) Geographic location
  • 2. A Dromedary camel has how many humps?
A) None
B) Two
C) One
D) Three
  • 3. A Bactrian camel has how many humps?
A) None
B) Two
C) One
D) Three
  • 4. Which type of camel is typically found in hotter climates?
A) Both equally
B) Dromedary
C) Bactrian
D) Wild Bactrian
  • 5. Which type of camel is adapted to colder, mountainous regions?
A) Both equally
B) Domestic Bactrian
C) Dromedary
D) 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) Ability to conserve water
B) Small eyes
C) Need for frequent watering
D) Thin fur
  • 8. What is the scientific name for the Dromedary camel?
A) Camelus dromedarius
B) Camelus bactrianus
C) Vicugna vicugna
D) Lama glama
  • 9. What is the scientific name for the Bactrian camel?
A) Lama guanicoe
B) Vicugna pacos
C) Camelus dromedarius
D) Camelus bactrianus
  • 10. Which camel species is considered critically endangered?
A) Dromedary Camel
B) All camels
C) Domestic Bactrian Camel
D) Wild Bactrian Camel
  • 11. What is the typical diet of a camel?
A) Meat
B) Fruit only
C) Fish
D) Desert vegetation
  • 12. How many eyelids does a camel have?
A) One
B) Two
C) Four
D) Three
  • 13. What is the purpose of a camel's long eyelashes?
A) Regulate body temperature
B) Camouflage
C) Attract mates
D) Protect eyes from sand
  • 14. What type of foot structure do camels have?
A) Broad, padded feet
B) Claws
C) Small, narrow feet
D) Hooves
  • 15. Which of these is a common use for camels?
A) Swimming
B) Flying
C) Mining
D) Transportation
  • 16. What is the average lifespan of a camel?
A) 80-90 years
B) 40-50 years
C) 60-70 years
D) 10-20 years
  • 17. What is a group of camels called?
A) Caravan
B) Swarm
C) Pack
D) Herd
  • 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) South America
B) Central Asia
C) Middle East and Africa
D) North America
  • 20. Where are Bactrian camels most commonly found?
A) Australia
B) Central Asia
C) South America
D) Middle East and Africa
  • 21. What color are most Dromedary camels?
A) Black
B) Sandy brown
C) Grey
D) White
  • 22. What is the approximate shoulder height of an adult Dromedary camel?
A) 1.8 - 2 meters
B) 3.5 - 4 meters
C) 0.5 - 1 meter
D) 2.5 - 3 meters
  • 23. What is the approximate weight of an adult Bactrian camel?
A) 1200-1500 kg
B) 2000-2500 kg
C) 300-1000 kg
D) 100-200 kg
  • 24. What is the primary threat to the Wild Bactrian Camel population?
A) Habitat loss and poaching
B) Lack of water
C) Climate change
D) Disease
  • 25. What is the gestation period for a camel?
A) 6-8 months
B) 9-11 months
C) 12-14 months
D) 15-17 months
  • 26. What is a young camel called?
A) Pup
B) Foal
C) Calf
D) Cub
  • 27. What is the purpose of a camel's thick lips?
A) To eat thorny plants
B) To communicate
C) To regulate body temperature
D) To drink water easier
  • 28. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of camels?
A) Leathery patches on knees and chest
B) Closing nostrils to prevent sand entry
C) Sweating profusely
D) Ability to survive on little water
  • 29. What is the conservation status of the Dromedary camel?
A) Vulnerable
B) Endangered
C) Critically Endangered
D) Domesticated
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