1. Directions

You will read passages on the topic and then answer questions about them. You may find vocabulary at the end of the test. Read the questions carefully before choosing the correct answers.

2. Questions of the test

Question 1. What is the main characteristic of pelicans that sets them apart from other birds?
A) A long beak and a large throat pouch
B) A patchy global distribution
C) A close relationship to frigatebirds and gannets
D) All of the above

Question 2. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of pelicans before the breeding season?
A) Brightly colored bills, pouches, and facial skin
B) Pale plumage
C) Absence from interior South America
D) None of the above

Question 3. Where do pelicans typically nest?
A) On the ground
B) In trees
C) Both a and b
D) None of the above

Question 4. What is the primary food source for pelicans?
A) Fish
B) Insects
C) Small mammals
D) None of the above

Question 5. Why have pelican populations declined in some areas?
A) Persecution by humans
B) Habitat destruction and disturbance
C) Environmental pollution
D) All of the above