How well do you know the great apes?

A hominid is

• a bipedal primate
• the predecesor of apes
• similar to primates

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Bipedalism means

• to walk on two feet
• to crouch while walking
• to crawl

The main differentiating characteristic of apes is their

• opposable thumbs
• lack of tail
• wet nose
• furry faces

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An _______________ first digit, either a thumb or a toe,  can be brought across the palm or foot to touch   (or nearly touch) the other digits allowing primates to grasp objects.

• opposable
• flexible
• operable
• adjustable

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How Much Do Male Orangutans Weigh?

• 300 Pounds
• 350 Pounds
• 150 Pounds
• 220 Pounds

 What is One Thing That Orangutans Eat?

• Other Small Apes
• Tree Bark
• Birds
• Fish

Where Do Orangutans Live?

• Sumatra and Borneo
• Hawaii
• The Desert 
• India

A gorilla's legs are longer than their arms.

• true
• false

Which of the following is NOT a tool that a gorilla uses?

• sticks
• tree stumps
• hammar
• rocks

Which of the following is NOT one of the three types of gorillas?

• Grassland
• Eastern Lowland
• Mountain
• Western Lowland