Camels: The Ships of the Desert
Questions:
5
Grade:
3
Words:
80
Camels are fascinating creatures! They have humps on their backs. One-humped camels are called Dromedaries, while two-humped ones are called Bactrians. But guess what? Those humps aren't filled with water. They store fat, which provides energy when food is hard to find. Camels have long legs to keep their bodies away from hot desert sand. They drink up to 40 gallons of water at once, and can close their nostrils in sandstorms! Now you know why camels are perfect for deserts.
Question 1
What are the humps of camels filled with?
A
Water
B
Air
C
Grass
D
Fat
Explanation. The humps of camels are filled with fat which provides energy when food is hard to find.
E
Bones
Question 2
What is the name of the one-humped camel?
A
Bactrian
B
Dromedary
Explanation. One-humped camels are called Dromedaries.
C
Cheetah
D
Elephant
E
Lion
Question 3
Why do camels have long legs?
A
To run fast
B
To swim
C
To keep their bodies away from hot desert sand
Explanation. Camels have long legs to keep their bodies away from hot desert sand, which helps them in the desert environment.
D
To jump
E
None of the above
Question 4
What can camels do during a sandstorm?
A
They can fly
B
They can dig a hole
C
They can close their nostrils
Explanation. Camels can close their nostrils during a sandstorm to keep the sand out.
D
They can turn into a sandstorm
E
None of the above
Question 5
How much water can camels drink at once?
A
1 gallon
B
10 gallons
C
20 gallons
D
30 gallons
E
40 gallons
Explanation. Camels can drink up to 40 gallons of water at once.
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