Camel Adaptations and Characteristics

The video explores the similarities between preparing for a hike and the adaptations of camels. It discusses how a backpack is like a camel's hump, storing energy in the form of fat. Camels can survive long periods without food or water due to their unique adaptations, such as fat storage and efficient water use. The video also highlights camel adaptations like wide feet and protective features against sand and wind, drawing parallels to hiking gear.

What does the narrator compare their backpack to?

• A suitcase

• A treasure chest

• A camel's hump

• A mountain

What is a camel with one hump called?

• Dromedary camel

• Saharan camel

• Bactrian camel

• Arabian camel

What is the main component of a camel's hump?

• Water

• Muscle

• Fat

• Bone

What is the purpose of a camel's hump?

• To store water

• To store fat for energy

• To help with balance

• To protect from predators

How long can camels survive without food?

• Two weeks

• Four weeks

• Three weeks

• One week

How much water can a camel drink at one time?

• 50 liters

• 100 liters

• 200 liters

• 150 liters

How do camels minimize water loss?

• By eating moist food

• By sweating a lot

• By sweating very little

• By drinking constantly

What feature helps camels walk on sand?

• Sharp claws

• Thick fur

• Wide, padded feet

• Long legs

How do camels prevent sand from entering their eyes?

• Narrow nostrils

• Thick fur

• Three sets of eyelids

• Long ears

What adaptation helps camels during sandstorms?

• Ability to close nostrils

• Wide feet

• Long tails

• Thick fur