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QuizMultiple Choice

Deciduous Forests

Question 8 • 26-27 - C - RUSD Environmental Science S1

Which of the following statements about opossums is true?

Answer
A
Opossums do not give birth to live young.
B
Opossums are mainly active during the day.
C
Opossums play dead to evade predators.
D
Opossums are similar in size to squirrels.

Explanation

Opossums may enter an involuntary state of immobility when threatened, commonly called “playing dead,” which can discourage predators. They do give birth to live young, are mostly active at night, and are generally larger than squirrels. Therefore, “Opossums play dead to evade predators” is true.

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