Responses of Elephants

What is the primary reason elephants use infrasound?

• To communicate over long distances

• To locate water sources

• To scare away predators

• To navigate through dense forests

Which part of an elephant's body is most involved in producing infrasound?

• Trunk

• Ears

• Feet

• Vocal cords

How do elephants respond to the threat of predators?

• By forming a circle around the young

• By running away individually

• By climbing trees

• By hiding in water

What is a common response of elephants to a drought?

• Migrating to find water

• Storing water in their trunks

• Reducing their food intake

• Becoming nocturnal

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How do elephants typically react to the death of a herd member?

• Ignoring the body

• Burying the body with dirt and leaves

• Eating the body

• Moving away quickly

What is the role of an elephant matriarch in the herd?

• Leading the herd to water and food

• Protecting the herd from predators

• Teaching young elephants survival skills

• All of the above

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How do elephants use their trunks to respond to environmental changes?

• By sensing vibrations in the ground

• By detecting changes in air pressure

• By tasting the air for chemical signals

• By measuring temperature changes

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What is the significance of elephants' large ears in their response to heat?

• They help in cooling by flapping

• They are used to fan other elephants

• They store water for hydration

• They protect from sunburn

How do elephants respond to the presence of humans in their habitat?

• By becoming aggressive

• By avoiding human settlements

• By seeking food from humans

• By ignoring humans

What is a unique response of elephants to rain?

• Playing in mud

• Running for shelter

• Standing still to enjoy the rain

• Hiding under trees