Evolution and Laziness: Animal Movement Quiz
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What does the phrase 'kick back' mean in the context of the passage?

  • To be lazy and do nothing
  • To switch off and stop worrying
  • To work hard and be productive
  • To stop doing things and relax completely (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of industrious animals?

  • Lazy (correct)
  • Hard-working
  • Living in a colony
  • Productive

    • According to the passage, what is the meaning of the idiom 'necessity is the mother of invention'?

  • Necessity arises from a lack of invention
  • If you really need to do something, you will think of a way to do it (correct)
  • Invention is the result of hard work and productivity
  • Invention leads to new necessities

    • What is the main purpose of the passage?

    <p>To teach useful vocabulary related to animal behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between Beth and Neil based on the passage?

    <p>They are friends having a casual conversation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the slowest moving animal on Earth according to the passage?

    <p>The three-toed sloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do lions, known for lounging about, spend up to twenty hours a day doing?

    <p>Sleeping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the slowest moving animal on Earth according to the text?

    <p>Three-toed Sloth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does around half of the ants in a colony remain inactive according to the text?

    <p>They are reserve ants in case of emergencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Professor Dan Charbonneau, what percentage of the colony of rock ants is usually inactive?

    <p>Roughly 50%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dr. Sandi Mann believe is overrated according to the text?

    <p>Productivity and hard work</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Dr. Sandi Mann suggest has its benefits according to the text?

    <p>Boredom</p> Signup and view all the answers

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