Ostrich Quiz

How tall can an ostrich grow?

• Up to six feet

• Up to nine feet

• Up to three feet

• Up to twelve feet

How much can an ostrich weigh?

• Up to 100 pounds

• Up to 200 pounds

• Up to 300 pounds

• Up to 400 pounds

How big is an ostrich chick when it hatches?

• As big as a full-sized turkey

• As big as a full-sized chicken

• As big as a full-sized duck

• As big as a full-sized goose

How large are an ostrich's eyes?

• The size of a golf ball

• The size of a baseball

• The size of a tennis ball

• The size of a basketball

How fast can an ostrich run for a short distance?

• 10 miles an hour

• 20 miles an hour

• 30 miles an hour

• Over 40 miles an hour

What must a predator do to catch an ostrich?

• Run faster than the ostrich

• Sneak up really close to the ostrich

• Wait for the ostrich to tire out

• Scare the ostrich into flying

What can an ostrich do to defend itself?

• Fly away from danger

• Stand its ground and kick hard

• Camouflage with its surroundings

• Make loud noises to scare predators

What is one thing a ratite cannot do that most birds can?

• Run

• Fly

• Lay eggs

• See long distances

What is the meaning of "flightless" as mentioned in the article?

• unable to fly

• difficult to break or damage

• holds something in place

• deserving admiration

How is the term "predator" defined in the article?

• unable to fly

• difficult to break or damage

• holds something in place

• an animal that hunts other animals for food