Quiz: Animals Big and Small
Whales, ants and everything between — a friendly animal quiz.
The Giants of the Animal World
The blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth. It is a mammal, just like humans, but it lives in the ocean. An adult blue whale can grow to an enormous 30 metres long, and its heart is as big as a small car. Whales live in many ocean habitats, from warm tropical waters to cold polar seas.
The Tiny World of Insects
On land, insects are some of the most successful animals on the planet. Ants are tiny but very strong — they can carry many times their own body weight. There are over 12,000 known species of ants, and they live in nearly every land habitat on Earth. Insects are an important part of the food chain: they are prey for many birds, while spiders and some birds are their predators.
Quiz
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1Which animal is the largest in the world?
The article says the blue whale is the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth.
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2Why are ants surprising, according to the article?
The article says ants are tiny but very strong and can carry many times their own body weight.
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3Where do blue whales live?
The article says blue whales live in the ocean, from warm tropical waters to cold polar seas.
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4How many species of ants are mentioned in the article?
The article says there are over 12,000 known species of ants.
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5In the food chain, insects are usually...
The article says insects are prey for many birds, while spiders and some birds are their predators.