Which group of birds do ostriches belong to?

Ostrich Behavior and Adaptations

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Passerines
Raptors
Ratites
Waterfowl
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common trait among ratites?
Large size and flightlessness
Ability to fly
Brightly colored feathers
Nocturnal habits
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did some birds evolve to be flightless?
To climb trees
To migrate longer distances
To swim better
To conserve energy
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key adaptation that helps ostriches run fast?
Short legs
Large wings
Two-toed feet with a large talon
Thick fur
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How fast can ostriches sprint in their natural habitat?
30 km/h
70 km/h
90 km/h
50 km/h
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is unique about an ostrich's eyes compared to other land vertebrates?
They are the smallest
They are the most colorful
They are the most sensitive to light
They are the largest
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What helps protect an ostrich's eyes from sunlight and sand?
Thick eyelids
Long, luxurious lashes made of primitive feathers
A hard shell
A special membrane
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