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