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What does the idiom 'like a red rag to a bull' describe?
What does the idiom 'like a red rag to a bull' describe?
- A situation that requires urgent attention
- A warning sign for danger
- Something that guarantees to make another person angry (correct)
- Something that makes a person happy
What is the actual reason that makes bulls charge when faced with a matador's cape?
What is the actual reason that makes bulls charge when faced with a matador's cape?
- The movement of the cape, not its color, triggers the charges (correct)
- The color red stimulates their aggression
- Bulls are trained to react to the cape
- Bulls have a natural instinct to attack bright colors
Which myth about bats is true?
Which myth about bats is true?
- Bats primarily use echolocation to navigate (correct)
- Bats prefer to live in human hair
- Bats are nocturnal creatures that cannot see at night
- Bats are completely blind
What does the idiom 'to bury your head in the sand' imply?
What does the idiom 'to bury your head in the sand' imply?
What misconception exists about the memory of goldfish?
What misconception exists about the memory of goldfish?
How sensitive are sharks' noses when it comes to detecting blood?
How sensitive are sharks' noses when it comes to detecting blood?
What happens when an earthworm is cut in half?
What happens when an earthworm is cut in half?
What misconception about spiders and sleeping humans is addressed?
What misconception about spiders and sleeping humans is addressed?
Which of the following is true about earthworms when they are injured?
Which of the following is true about earthworms when they are injured?
What is one of sharks' hunting adaptations?
What is one of sharks' hunting adaptations?
Study Notes
Red Rag to a Bull
- The idiom refers to something that makes someone angry
- Bulls are colorblind and are enraged by the movement of a matador's cape, not the color
- The color of blood does not provoke bulls
As Blind as a Bat
- Bats are not blind
- All bat species have eyes and can see
- About 70% of bats use echolocation to navigate, but are also able to see
- The remaining 30% can see well at night
- Bats hunt insects, not human hair and are not attracted to human hair
Bury Your Head in the Sand
- This idiom refers to ignoring a problem
- There is no evidence that ostriches bury their head in the sand
- Ostriches are the fastest two-legged creatures and can kill a lion with a kick
- They are more likely to run or fight
Fish Memory
- The idea that fish have a short memory is a myth
- Fish have a longer memory and can remember events for months
Sharks and Blood
- Sharks are solitary predators
- They have a highly developed sense of smell
- Sharks can detect a single drop of blood in a large volume of water, but the ability is not exaggerated
Earthworms
- Earthworms do not become two separate worms when cut in half
- Some earthworm species can only survive if the front half is cut, as the mouth for feeding is on the front half.
Spiders in Bed
- The myth that people swallow spiders while they are asleep is not true
- Human movements and noises warn spiders of danger and prevent them from getting into beds
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Description
Explore the fascinating world of common idioms and the truths about various animals. This quiz unravels misconceptions such as the colorblindness of bulls and the memory of fish, while also dissecting popular phrases. Test your knowledge of these interesting facts and idiomatic expressions!
