Axolotl Quiz 4D

What is the scientific name of the axolotl?

• Ambystoma mexicanum

• Ambystoma tigrinum

• Necturus maculosus

• Salamandra salamandra

What is one of the axolotl's most remarkable features?

• Its ability to fly

• Its unparalleled regenerative abilities

• Its ability to change color like a chameleon

• Its ability to survive in extremely hot temperatures

What do axolotls have that gives them a distinct and endearing appearance?

• Brightly colored feathers

• External feathery gills and a perpetual smile

• A long, bushy tail

• Large, colorful wings

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Why is there an urgent need for the conservation of axolotls?

• They are widely used in scientific research

• They are considered a delicacy in many cultures

• They are facing multifaceted dangers that threaten their existence

• They are growing in population too rapidly

What aspect of the axolotl's habitat is mentioned as delicate?

• Its native habitat

• Its artificial habitat

• Its underwater habitat

• Its mountainous habitat

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

Where is the native habitat of axolotls?

• The Amazon rainforest

• The Great Barrier Reef

• The water system of Xochimilco in Mexico

• The Nile river

What does the axolotl symbolize in Mexican culture?

• Luck and prosperity

• Transformation and regeneration

• Strength and power

• Love and harmony

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

What is essential for keeping axolotls as pets?

• Warm, shallow water and sunlight

• Spacious aquariums with cool, clean water and hiding spots

• Dry terrariums with sand and rocks

• Small bowls with tap water and plants

What is the axolotl a cultural icon of in Mexican culture?

• Artistic creativity

• Resilience and renewal

• Economic prosperity

• Technological advancement

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.2.5

What threats are the axolotl's natural habitat facing?

• Deforestation and wildfires

• Pollution, urbanization, and introduction of non-native species

• Overfishing and coral bleaching

• Climate change and rising sea levels