Galapagos Quiz for Kids

1. Who made the Galapagos Islands famous?

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  Thomas Edison
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  Charles Darwin
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  Harvey Firestone

2. What country is the nearest mainland to the Galapagos islands?

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  Mexico
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  Ecuador
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  Brazil

3. The term ‘Galapagos’ refers to the spanish name given to which animal?

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  Sea Turtle
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  Waved Albatross
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  Giant Tortoise

4. How many species of Booby Birds of there on the Galapagos Islands?

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  2
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  4
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  3

5. Frigate birds have a large colourful throat pouch which they can blow up. What colour is it?

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  Blue
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  Yellow
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  Red

6. What species of lizard is the only reptile in the world adapted to life in the sea?

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  Marine Iguana
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  Sea Turtle
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  Lava Lizard

7. What is the Red Crab also known as?

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  Brenda Heavyfoot Crab
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  Nora Bluefoot Crab
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  Sally Lightfoot Crab

8. Which phenomenon can affect weather conditions throughout the South Pacific?

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  Das Meer
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  El Nino
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  El acuario

9. What type of bird is named after the man who made the Galapagos Islands famous?

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  Finch
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  Dove
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  Warbler

10. What was the name of the ship that sailed Charles Darwin to the Galapagos Islands in 1835?

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  HMS Victory
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  HMS Beagle
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  HMS Brave