The Woolly Mammoth

The closest relative of the woolly mammoth is (a)  

• African elephant
• Asian elephant
• Indian elephant
• Mastodon

Match the following descriptions with the correct type of inner layer found in the coat of a woolly mammoth.

• An inner layer that is dense and provides insulation.

• silky fibers

• An inner layer that is light and fluffy.

• feathery down

• An inner layer that is soft and smooth to the touch.

• smooth scales

• An inner layer that is hard and protective.

• curly wool

Match the following events with their corresponding time periods.

• The extinction of the last known group of mammoths

• Around 4,000 years ago

• The Age of Exploration

• Around 1,000 years ago

• The end of the last Ice Age

• Around 500 years ago

• The Viking Age

• Around 10,000 years ago

What was the most important mammal to interact with the woolly mammoth?

• Saber-toothed tiger

• Woolly rhinoceros

• Human

• Giant sloth

How do scientists know about mammoths?

• Through ancient texts and manuscripts

• By studying fossils and preserved remains

• From modern-day sightings

• Via genetic experiments

What feature of the woolly mammoth helped it survive?

• Thick fur

• Long legs

• Sharp teeth

• Bright colors

The mammoth's tusks were used for:

• Defense against predators

• Digging for food

• Attracting mates

• All of the above

What remains of the mammoth today is (a)  

• Fossils and frozen carcasses
• Living descendants
• Complete skeletons in museums
• None, they are completely extinct

Which of the following marine animals is a mammal?

• Shark

• Dolphin

• Octopus

• Sea turtle

What characteristic is unique to marine mammals compared to other mammals?

• They are warm-blooded.

• They have lungs and breathe air.

• They have blubber to keep warm in cold water.

• They give birth to live young.