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 reason for flamingos standing on one leg?
A) To conserve body heat
B) To reduce energy expenditure
C) To stir up food from the bottom of the water
D) It is not fully understood

Question 2. How do flamingos obtain their pink coloration?
A) From aqueous bacteria and beta-Carotene in their diet
B) From standing in the sun
C) From the mud they stand in
D) From their feathers naturally producing pigment

Question 3. How do flamingos filter their food?
A) By using their bills upside-down
B) By using their tongues
C) By using their wings
D) By using their feet

Question 4. What is a flock of flamingos called?
A) A colony
B) A horde
C) A tribe
D) A pride

Question 5. What do flamingos require in captivity to prevent escape?
A) A large enclosure
B) A special diet
C) Wing clipping
D) Exercise