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Which of the following is true about chimpanzees and humans?
Which of the following is true about chimpanzees and humans?
- Chimpanzees and humans have similar physical abilities. (correct)
- Chimpanzees and humans have different ways of showing affection.
- Chimpanzees and humans have the same size and strength.
- Chimpanzees and humans have different ways of resolving conflicts.
What do chimpanzees do after a fight?
What do chimpanzees do after a fight?
- They fight again.
- They ignore each other.
- They cry and run away.
- They kiss and make up. (correct)
How do chimpanzees comfort each other?
How do chimpanzees comfort each other?
- They ignore each other.
- They fight each other.
- They give each other a hug or pat on the back. (correct)
- They laugh at each other.
Which of the following is true about the size and strength of chimpanzees?
Which of the following is true about the size and strength of chimpanzees?
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What can chimpanzees do that humans cannot?
What can chimpanzees do that humans cannot?
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Study Notes
Chimpanzees and Humans
- Chimpanzees and humans share a common ancestor and have a similar DNA structure, with 98.8% of their DNA being identical to that of humans.
Chimpanzee Behavior
- After a fight, chimpanzees reconcile and make peace with each other.
- They comfort each other by embracing, kissing, and grooming.
Physical Characteristics
- Chimpanzees are smaller than humans, but have greater strength-to-weight ratio, with adult males weighing between 40-80 kg (88-176 lbs) and being 4-5 times stronger than humans.
Unique Abilities
- Chimpanzees are capable of learning human sign language and using it to communicate with humans, which is a unique ability that humans do not possess.
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Discover the fascinating similarities and differences between chimpanzees and humans in this engaging quiz. Explore their behaviors, physical characteristics, and more to test your knowledge of these incredible creatures.
