12 Questions
What does the phrase 'kick back' mean in the context of the passage?
To stop doing things and relax completely
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a characteristic of industrious animals?
Lazy
According to the passage, what is the meaning of the idiom 'necessity is the mother of invention'?
If you really need to do something, you will think of a way to do it
What is the main purpose of the passage?
To teach useful vocabulary related to animal behavior
What is the relationship between Beth and Neil based on the passage?
They are friends having a casual conversation
Which of the following is the slowest moving animal on Earth according to the passage?
The three-toed sloth
What do lions, known for lounging about, spend up to twenty hours a day doing?
Sleeping
What is the slowest moving animal on Earth according to the text?
Three-toed Sloth
Why does around half of the ants in a colony remain inactive according to the text?
They are reserve ants in case of emergencies
According to Professor Dan Charbonneau, what percentage of the colony of rock ants is usually inactive?
Roughly 50%
What does Dr. Sandi Mann believe is overrated according to the text?
Productivity and hard work
What does Dr. Sandi Mann suggest has its benefits according to the text?
Boredom
Explore the concept of evolution and laziness as it applies to animals and humans in this quiz. Learn new vocabulary related to animal behaviors and characteristics. Test your knowledge by answering a question about the slowest moving animal on earth.
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