Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Animals Edition
An engaging ESL game where teens answer 10 progressive questions about animals, from basic identification to complex behavioral and ecological concepts. Features lifelines and a prize ladder to maintain motivation.
A free Millionaire Quiz for Teens at CEFR B2 level. Topic: animals .
Questions
- Which of these animals is a mammal that lives in water? — A) Shark B) Dolphin C) Salmon D) Penguin
- What do we call a group of lions living together? — A) A pack B) A pride C) A colony D) A herd
- Which animal is known for changing its skin color to match its surroundings? — A) Parrot B) Chameleon C) Gecko D) Iguana
- What is the primary diet of a herbivore? — A) Fish and small animals B) Meat and insects C) Seeds and berries only D) Plants and vegetation
- Many bird species migrate seasonally. What is the main reason birds undertake these long journeys? — A) To find mates for breeding B) To search for food and suitable breeding conditions C) To escape predators in their territory D) To establish new territories away from other species
- Symbiosis is a close relationship between two different species. Which of the following is an example of mutualism, where both organisms benefit? — A) A mosquito feeding on human blood B) A tapeworm living inside a human intestine C) A clownfish living among sea anemone tentacles while the anemone…
- Apex predators play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance. What would likely happen to an ecosystem if all apex predators were removed? — A) Prey populations would stabilize at sustainable levels B) Prey populations would increase dramatically, potentially depleting resources C) Plant…
- Convergent evolution occurs when unrelated species develop similar traits to adapt to comparable environments. Which pair demonstrates this phenomenon? — A) Sharks and dolphins, which both have streamlined bodies for aquatic life despite being fish and mamm B) Wolves and domestic dogs, which share…
- Endothermic animals regulate their body temperature internally, while ectothermic animals rely on external heat sources. Which statement accurately describes a significant consequence of this physiological difference? — A) Ectothermic animals require less food energy than endothermic animals of…
- Phenotypic plasticity allows organisms to change their physical traits in response to environmental conditions without genetic modification. Which scenario best illustrates this concept? — A) An animal population gradually develops thicker fur through natural selection in increasingly cold r B) A…
Printable worksheet
This Millionaire Quiz comes with a free printable worksheet: 2 parts for students to do after the game, and an answer key for the teacher. It prints at three levels (Support, Core and Challenge); this is the Challenge sheet. Sign in free to print the whole sheet.
What's on the worksheet
- Answer from memory · No options this time. Write the answer.
- Write your own question · Write a new question about animals, with one right answer and three wrong ones.
Part 1: Answer from memory
No options this time. Write the answer.
- Which of these animals is a mammal that lives in water?
- What do we call a group of lions living together?
- Which animal is known for changing its skin color to match its surroundings?