Grade 2 Environmental Activities – Safety When Handling Animals Quiz

1. What should you do if you encounter a wild animal while out in the field?

Approach the animal to get a closer look
Make loud noises and slowly back away
Feed the animal
Run away as fast as you can
Explanation:

Making loud noises and slowly backing away will help scare the animal away without causing harm to yourself or the animal.

2. Which of the following is a safe way to handle a domestic animal?

Make sudden movements
Approach the animal slowly and calmly
Approach the animal from behind
Pull the animal's tail
Explanation:

Approaching the animal slowly and calmly will help the animal feel more comfortable and reduce the risk of the animal becoming aggressive.

3. What should you do if a dog you do not know approaches you?

Scream and yell
Run away
Crouch down and offer your hand for the dog to sniff
Stare directly into the dog's eyes
Explanation:

Crouching down and offering your hand for the dog to sniff shows that you are not a threat and can help to calm the dog down.

4. Which of the following is a safe way to approach a cat?

Poke the cat to get its attention
Approach the cat from above
Avoid making eye contact with the cat
Allow the cat to approach you and sniff your hand
Explanation:

Allowing the cat to approach you and sniff your hand lets the cat know that you are not a threat and can help to establish trust between you and the cat.

5. What should you do if you come across a snake in the wild?

Scream and run away
Stand still and slowly back away
Try to catch the snake
Throw rocks at the snake
Explanation:

Standing still and slowly backing away from a snake will help you avoid startling it and will give the snake a chance to move away on its own.

6. What should you do if you find a injured bird on the ground?

Call a wildlife rehabilitation center for help
Try to feed it bread crumbs
Pick it up and take it home with you
Leave it alone and walk away
Explanation:

Calling a wildlife rehabilitation center will ensure that the bird receives the proper care and treatment it needs to recover.

7. How should you handle a small rodent like a mouse if you find one in your house?

Step on it to kill it
Trap it with a box and release it outside
Use your hands to pick it up
Ignore it and hope it goes away
Explanation:

Trapping the mouse with a box and releasing it outside is a humane way to remove the rodent from your house without causing harm to it.

8. What is the best way to approach a rabbit?

Bend down and offer it some food
Grab it quickly from behind
Make sudden movements to scare it away
Chase it around to catch it
Explanation:

Bending down and offering the rabbit some food can help to establish trust and make the rabbit feel more comfortable around you.

9. If you come across a injured wild animal, what should you do?

Try to feed it some food
Take it home with you to care for it
Call a wildlife rehabilitation center for help
Leave it alone and hope it recovers on its own
Explanation:

Calling a wildlife rehabilitation center is the best way to ensure that the injured wild animal receives the proper care and treatment it needs to recover.

10. How should you handle a turtle you find crossing the road?

Poke it with a stick to make it move faster
Move it to the other side of the road in the opposite direction it was going
Pick it up by its shell and carry it across the road
Leave it to find its own way across the road
Explanation:

Moving the turtle to the other side of the road in the direction it was originally going can help it reach its destination safely without getting lost.

11. What should you do if you see a wild animal?

Stay calm and quietly observe from a safe distance
Try to feed it with your hands
Approach it slowly and try to touch it
Run away as fast as you can
Explanation:

It is important to stay calm and observe wild animals from a safe distance to avoid scaring or provoking them.

12. How should you handle a pet dog or cat?

Pick it up roughly
Pull its tail or ears
Approach it calmly and gently stroke its back
Approach it from behind without warning
Explanation:

It is important to approach pets calmly and gently to avoid scaring or hurting them.

13. What should you do if a stray dog approaches you?

Run away as fast as you can
Stand still and avoid making eye contact
Yell and hit it with a stick
Offer your hand to sniff and slowly back away
Explanation:

It is important to remain calm and slowly back away while offering your hand for the dog to sniff to avoid confrontations.

14. How should you approach a snake you encounter?

Back away slowly and give it space
Jump on it to scare it away
Try to grab it by the tail
Poke it with a stick to see its reaction
Explanation:

It is important to give snakes space by backing away slowly to avoid being bitten. Snakes are generally more scared of us than we are of them.

15. What should you do if you find a bird with a broken wing?

Call a wildlife rescue center for help
Try to hold it tightly to immobilize the wing
Leave it alone and ignore its presence
Place it in a safe, quiet, and dark place
Explanation:

If you find a bird with a broken wing, it is important to seek help from professionals who can provide proper care and treatment for the injured bird.

16. What should you do if you come across a wild animal while hiking in the forest?

Stay calm and slowly back away to a safe distance
Approach it slowly to get a closer look
Throw rocks at it to scare it away
Scream and run away as fast as you can
Explanation:

It is important to avoid surprising or threatening a wild animal. Remaining calm and slowly backing away allows the animal to feel less threatened and reduces the risk of an attack.

17. What should you do if you find a bird that seems injured?

Pick it up and take it home with you
Contact a wildlife rescue organization for help
Leave it alone and hope it recovers on its own
Try to feed it some bread crumbs
Explanation:

It is important to seek help from experts when dealing with injured wildlife. Wildlife rescue organizations have the knowledge and experience to provide proper care for the bird.

18. How should you approach a stray dog you see on the street?

Yell at it to scare it away
Ignore it and continue walking
Run towards it and try to pet it
Approach it slowly, gently, and let it sniff your hand
Explanation:

Approaching a stray dog slowly and calmly allows the dog to assess the situation and reduces the risk of aggression. Letting the dog sniff your hand helps build trust.

19. What should you do if you see someone teasing or harassing a stray cat?

Yell at the person to stop
Intervene by calmly explaining the importance of treating animals with kindness
Join in and tease the cat too
Ignore the situation and walk away
Explanation:

It is important to speak up and educate others about the proper way to treat animals. By calmly explaining the importance of kindness, you can help prevent harm to the cat.

20. What should you do if you see a turtle crossing the road?

Pick it up and move it to the other side
Leave it alone and let it continue crossing
Honk the horn to scare it back
Drive around it carefully
Explanation:

Turtles crossing roads are at risk of being hit by cars. Safely move the turtle to the side it was heading towards to help it reach its destination safely.

21. How should you approach a horse that you want to pet?

Approach it slowly from the front and allow it to see you
Sneak up from behind and surprise it
Ignore the horse and keep your distance
Run up to it quickly and pat its head
Explanation:

Horses can be easily startled. Approaching slowly from the front and allowing the horse to see you helps build trust and reduces the risk of a spooked reaction.

22. What should you do if you encounter a snake in your backyard?

Back away slowly and leave it alone
Poke it with a stick to make it go away
Kill it immediately
Try to catch it to show your friends
Explanation:

Snakes play a vital role in the ecosystem and most are harmless. It is best to back away slowly and leave the snake alone, as they will likely move on their own.

23. What should you do if you accidentally step on a frog while walking near a pond?

Apologize to the frog and move it to a safer spot
Keep walking without looking back
Try to wash the frog's injuries with water
Ignore the frog and continue on your way
Explanation:

Accidents happen, and it is important to show compassion. Apologizing to the frog and moving it to a safer spot can help prevent further harm and ensure its safety.

24. How should you handle a fish you catch while fishing?

Step on it to make sure it's dead
Keep it as a pet in a bowl at home
Throw it back in the water immediately
Handle it gently and release it back into the water
Explanation:

It is important to handle fish with care and release them back into the water if you do not plan to keep them. Handling them gently reduces stress and increases their chances of survival.

25. What should you do if you see a squirrel fall from a tree in the park?

Contact a wildlife rescue organization for assistance
Leave it there to figure things out on its own
Try to catch it and keep it as a pet
Laugh at it and walk away
Explanation:

Injured or fallen wildlife may need help from experts. Contacting a wildlife rescue organization ensures the squirrel receives proper care and has the best chance of recovery.

26. What should you do if you encounter a wild animal in your backyard?

Try to pet the animal
Make loud noises and try to scare the animal away
Run towards the animal
Slowly back away and give the animal space
Explanation:

The correct choice is to slowly back away and give the animal space. It is important to not startle or provoke the animal to ensure your safety and the animal's safety.

27. What should you do if you see a baby animal in the wild without its parent around?

Leave the baby animal where you found it
Try to feed the baby animal some food
Call a wildlife rescue center for help
Take the baby animal home with you
Explanation:

The correct choice is to call a wildlife rescue center for help. It is important to not interfere with the baby animal's natural environment and to seek professional assistance in reuniting it with its parent.

28. What should you do if a dog you do not know approaches you?

Stand still and avoid making eye contact
Run away from the dog
Scream and wave your arms
Try to pet the dog
Explanation:

The correct choice is to stand still and avoid making eye contact. This can help prevent the dog from feeling threatened and reduce the risk of aggression towards you.

29. What should you do if you want to touch someone else's pet?

Approach the pet quickly and try to pick it up
Ignore the pet and walk away
Feed the pet without asking
Ask the owner for permission before touching the pet
Explanation:

The correct choice is to ask the owner for permission before touching the pet. This shows respect for the pet's owner and helps ensure the safety and comfort of the pet.

30. What should you do if a cat you do not know hisses at you?

Hiss back at the cat
Approach the cat and try to pet it
Slowly back away and give the cat space
Pick the cat up and cuddle it
Explanation:

The correct choice is to slowly back away and give the cat space. Hissing is a sign that the cat is feeling threatened or stressed, so it is important to respect its boundaries and not escalate the situation.

31. What should you do if you find a injured bird on the ground?

Leave the bird where it is
Try to help the bird on your own
Call a wildlife rescue center for help
Keep the bird as a pet
Explanation:

The correct choice is to call a wildlife rescue center for help. Injured birds should be handled by professionals to ensure they are properly cared for and rehabilitated before being released back into the wild.

32. What should you do if a squirrel approaches you looking for food?

Chase the squirrel
Ignore the squirrel and walk away
Try to feed the squirrel some of your food
Make loud noises to scare the squirrel away
Explanation:

The correct choice is to ignore the squirrel and walk away. Feeding wild animals human food can be harmful to their health and disrupt their natural diet, so it is best to let them find food in their environment.

33. What should you do if a snake crosses your path?

Pick up the snake and move it to a different location
Run away as fast as you can
Stay still and let the snake pass
Jump over the snake to avoid it
Explanation:

The correct choice is to stay still and let the snake pass. Most snakes will not harm you if you give them space and allow them to continue on their way without feeling threatened.

34. What should you do if a cow approaches you in a field?

Wave your arms and try to scare the cow away
Slowly back away and give the cow space
Ignore the cow and continue walking
Run towards the cow and play with it
Explanation:

The correct choice is to slowly back away and give the cow space. Cows are large animals that can be unpredictable, so it is important to avoid startling them and maintain a safe distance to prevent any potential accidents.

35. What should you do if a bird lands on your hand while you are outside?

Try to grab the bird and pick it up
Shake your hand to make the bird fly away
Throw the bird off your hand
Hold your hand still and let the bird stay
Explanation:

The correct choice is to hold your hand still and let the bird stay. Birds may land on you out of curiosity, and it is important to remain calm and allow them to leave on their own without causing harm.