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Wildlife and Nature Travel: A Journey Through Biodiversity

Description: Embark on a journey through the world's diverse ecosystems and wildlife, testing your knowledge of nature travel and biodiversity.
Number of Questions: 15
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Which of the following is NOT a type of wildlife safari?

  1. Photographic Safari

  2. Walking Safari

  3. Jeep Safari

  4. Helicopter Safari


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Helicopter safaris are not typically considered a type of wildlife safari, as they are more focused on aerial sightseeing rather than close encounters with wildlife.

What is the largest terrestrial mammal in the world?

  1. African Elephant

  2. Asian Elephant

  3. Giraffe

  4. Hippopotamus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The African Elephant (Loxodonta africana) is the largest terrestrial mammal, weighing up to 13,000 pounds and standing up to 13 feet tall.

Which country is home to the largest population of tigers in the world?

  1. India

  2. Russia

  3. China

  4. Indonesia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India is home to the largest population of tigers in the world, with an estimated 2,967 tigers as of 2018.

What is the scientific name for the giant panda?

  1. Ailuropoda melanoleuca

  2. Ursus arctos

  3. Ursus maritimus

  4. Ursus americanus


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for the giant panda is Ailuropoda melanoleuca, which means 'black and white cat-foot'.

Which of the following is NOT a type of coral reef?

  1. Fringing Reef

  2. Barrier Reef

  3. Atoll

  4. Patch Reef


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Patch reefs are not a type of coral reef, but rather a small, isolated coral formation that rises from the sea floor.

What is the largest bird of prey in the world?

  1. Andean Condor

  2. Golden Eagle

  3. Bald Eagle

  4. Harpy Eagle


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Andean Condor (Vultur gryphus) is the largest bird of prey in the world, with a wingspan of up to 10 feet and a weight of up to 33 pounds.

Which of the following is NOT a type of rainforest?

  1. Tropical Rainforest

  2. Temperate Rainforest

  3. Boreal Rainforest

  4. Mediterranean Forest


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Mediterranean forests are not a type of rainforest, but rather a type of temperate forest found in regions with a Mediterranean climate.

What is the scientific name for the blue whale?

  1. Balaenoptera musculus

  2. Physeter macrocephalus

  3. Megaptera novaeangliae

  4. Orcinus orca


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for the blue whale is Balaenoptera musculus, which means 'muscle-finned whale'.

Which of the following is NOT a type of savanna?

  1. Tropical Savanna

  2. Temperate Savanna

  3. Mediterranean Savanna

  4. Desert Savanna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Desert savannas are not a type of savanna, but rather a type of desert with scattered trees and shrubs.

What is the largest reptile in the world?

  1. Saltwater Crocodile

  2. Komodo Dragon

  3. Green Anaconda

  4. Reticulated Python


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) is the largest reptile in the world, with a length of up to 23 feet and a weight of up to 2,300 pounds.

Which of the following is NOT a type of wetland?

  1. Bog

  2. Fen

  3. Marsh

  4. Swamp


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Swamps are not a type of wetland, but rather a type of forest that is flooded with water for long periods of time.

What is the scientific name for the orangutan?

  1. Pongo pygmaeus

  2. Gorilla gorilla

  3. Pan troglodytes

  4. Hylobates lar


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The scientific name for the orangutan is Pongo pygmaeus, which means 'dwarf man of the forest'.

Which of the following is NOT a type of desert?

  1. Hot Desert

  2. Cold Desert

  3. Coastal Desert

  4. Polar Desert


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Polar deserts are not a type of desert, but rather a type of tundra that is found in polar regions.

What is the largest insect in the world?

  1. Atlas Moth

  2. Giant Weta

  3. Goliath Beetle

  4. Stick Insect


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Atlas Moth (Attacus atlas) is the largest insect in the world, with a wingspan of up to 12 inches.

Which of the following is NOT a type of marine ecosystem?

  1. Coral Reef

  2. Estuary

  3. Mangrove Forest

  4. Seagrass Bed


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Estuaries are not a type of marine ecosystem, but rather a type of coastal ecosystem where freshwater from rivers meets saltwater from the ocean.

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