Beaver Quiz

What is the official mammal of New York State?

• North American Eagle

• North American Beaver

• North American Bear

• North American Bison

What unique feature do beavers have that helps them see underwater?

• Large eyes

• A second set of transparent eyelids

• Webbed feet

• Oversized lungs

For how long can beavers stay underwater due to their respiratory system?

• Up to 5 minutes

• Up to 10 minutes

• Up to 15 minutes

• Up to 20 minutes

Why do beavers need to gnaw on wood?

• To build their dams

• To keep their teeth from growing too long

• To find food

• To scare away predators

What is the purpose of a beaver's thick, oily coat/fur?

• To help it see underwater

• To keep it warm and help it float in water

• To scare away predators

• To make it swim faster

How do beavers change their environment?

• By building nests in trees

• By digging burrows in the ground

• By creating ponds with dams

• By planting trees

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Which fact describes that beavers have teeth that are visible and help them cut down small trees?

• Fact 1 and Fact 2

• Fact 2 and Fact 3

• Fact 3 and Fact 4

• Fact 4 and Fact 1

How many teeth do beavers have in their mouth?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What does the shaded gray area on the map represent?

• Areas where no beavers can be found

• Areas of high human population density

• Areas where beaver populations can be found

• Areas with no water sources

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Which states are labeled on the map as locations with beaver populations?

• California and Massachusetts

• New York and Florida

• Texas and Alaska

• Oregon and Nevada