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Quiz about Six Geese ALaying
Quiz about Six Geese ALaying

Six Geese A-Laying Trivia Quiz

The Canada Goose

This quiz is all about the goose species originating in Canada. How much do you know about this bird?

A multiple-choice quiz by Ilona_Ritter. Estimated time: 2 mins.
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Author
Ilona_Ritter
Time
2 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
412,718
Updated
Oct 02 23
# Qns
10
Difficulty
Easy
Avg Score
8 / 10
Plays
259
Last 3 plays: Guest 107 (6/10), psnz (10/10), bigwoo (7/10).
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Question 1 of 10
1. Which of these is the scientific name of the Canada goose? Hint


Question 2 of 10
2. What is the primary source of food for the Canada goose?


Question 3 of 10
3. Can Canada geese cause illness in humans?


Question 4 of 10
4. In what letter formation do geese fly? Hint


Question 5 of 10
5. Can people eat geese?


Question 6 of 10
6. On average, how many eggs does the female Canada goose lay in a clutch? Hint


Question 7 of 10
7. When are geese unable to fly? Hint


Question 8 of 10
8. What is the only bird more of a threat to flying airplanes than a Canada goose? Hint


Question 9 of 10
9. At what age does the young Canada gosling leave home and join other goslings to form what is called a gang brood? Hint


Question 10 of 10
10. Canada geese mourn when their mate dies.



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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts
1. Which of these is the scientific name of the Canada goose?

Answer: Branta canadensis

The Canada goose (Branta canadensis) is the largest species of goose. The name Branta canadensis implies they are from Canada, which is why they are sometimes called Canadian geese. The name "Branta" refers to their coloring. Geese in this family have primarily black feathers, while those in the Anser family are gray..
2. What is the primary source of food for the Canada goose?

Answer: plants

The Canada goose eats a wide range of plant life depending on where and what is available. Occasionally some will also eat insects.
3. Can Canada geese cause illness in humans?

Answer: Yes

When the geese poop in rivers or lakes, the excrement can cause "swimmer's itch." This can cause a rash in humans which is unpleasant but usually clears up in a few days on its own. li

Sometimes it can also cause E. Coli or listeria which are bacterial infections that can be deadly.
4. In what letter formation do geese fly?

Answer: V

Flying in a V-formation helps them fly further as it cuts down on wind resistance. When the bird in front is tired, it drops to the back of the formation, and the next bird takes over as the leader.

Also, flying this way makes it easier for the geese to keep track of the other geese in their group.
5. Can people eat geese?

Answer: Yes

When prepared correctly, geese taste a lot like roast beef. A common mistake is to overcook the bird, which can make it tough to chew.
6. On average, how many eggs does the female Canada goose lay in a clutch?

Answer: 5-6

A female can lay between 2-10 eggs, but on average she lays 5-6 eggs. They take 25-30 days to hatch. While the female is laying on the egg, the gander stands guard over her and the eggs. Within the first day of hatching the gosling is able to walk, swim, and feed.
7. When are geese unable to fly?

Answer: Molting season

They usually molt when it's warmer, so they will be ready to fly again when the weather is cooler. During this time, it's easier for their predators to attack since the geese are grounded. If they see a predator, they will honk loudly to try and scare their preditor away and warn the other geese of danger.
8. What is the only bird more of a threat to flying airplanes than a Canada goose?

Answer: Turkey vulture

Turkey vultures and Canada geese are especially dangerous when they fly into engines. The vulture does more damage to the plane which is why it's more dangerous, most likely because it's a bit bigger.

The Canada goose is dangerous because it's able to fly so high, plus they tend to fly in groups.
9. At what age does the young Canada gosling leave home and join other goslings to form what is called a gang brood?

Answer: one year

Gang broods consist of 20-100 goslings usually following a few adult geese. This is like communities of geese being formed with older leaders to guide them and continue teaching them. The reason for the vast numbering is that some only take in geese within their own families, while others will take in any stray geese that are lost so their broods become larger.
10. Canada geese mourn when their mate dies.

Answer: True

When a Canada goose's mate is dying they stay with their mate. They will then mourn that mate and some become loners after that choosing not to find another mate, Once mourning is over, the survivor may eventually decide to find another mate - every goose has a different personality just as humans do.
Source: Author Ilona_Ritter

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