Galapagos penguin-species of penguin characterized by the presence of a narrow C -shaped band of white feathers, that extends from the eye to the chin on each side of the head and a single band of black feathers, that cuts across the large region of white feathers on the breast. Galapagos penguins, the most northerly of all penguin species, inhabit the western part of the Galapagos Islands however, some individuals may occasionally venture to other islands in the archipelago. Compared with other penguin species, the population is small, numbering no more than a few thousand individuals.Galapagos penguins are among the smallest of all penguin species. Their average size is about 53 cm (about 21 inches) in length and weighs from 1.7 to 2.6 kg (about 4 - 9 pounds), males are slightly larger than females. Juveniles, in contrast, have a grey head and black and white underside. They also possess white patches of feathers on their cheeks. The chicks are covered in a fluff of light grey downy feathers. Galapagos penguins subsist on small fish. Adults and juveniles are food for sharks and Galapagos fur seals in the water. On land, all age classes are vulnerable to the native Galapagos hawk and to predators, such as dogs, cats, rats, and other birds of prey.The young are produced throughout the year and nests are built with rocks and twigs or within lava rock depressions within about 50 meters (about 165 feet) of the shoreline. Most breeding pairs are monogamous for life, and prolific pairs can produce up to three duchess of eggs per year, with females often laying two eggs per clutch. The eggs are deposited in the nest within four days of one another, and incubation is shared equally between the parents. The incubation period lasts 38 - 42 days, after which both parents provide for their chicks by alternating feeding and guarding duties daily until the chicks are 30 days old. The chicks continue to remain in the nest when they are between 30 and 60 days of age, sustained by periodic feeding by their parents. Unlike most other penguin species, Galapagos penguin chicks do not join creches) (groups). The fledging period continues until the chicks are 60- 65 days old and they become completely independent at age 3-6 months Galapagos penguins can live as long as 15 - 20 years, but most succumb to predation or food shortages caused by the periodic, but dramatic changes in the nearby ocean currents.1. Fill in the blanks :______ penguins are among the smallest of all penguin species.a. Galapagosb. Macaronic. Africand. Gentoo2. For how long do the chicks continue to remain in the nest?a. The chicks continue to remain in the nest between 20 and 50 days of age.b. The chicks continue to remain in the nest between 30 and 60 days of age.c. The chicks continue to remain in the nest between 15 and 45 days of age.d. The chicks continue to remain in the nest between 5 and 10 days of age.3. 'Creches' in the passage means ____.a. groupsb. collectionc. gatheringd. bunch4. Fill in the blanks :a. 22-34 daysb. 55-67 daysc. 60-100 daysd. 38-42 days5. Choose the correct option :For how many years do Galapagos penguins live?a. Galapagos penguins live for 15 - 20 yearsb. Galapagos penguins live for 5 - 6 yearsc. Galapagos penguins live for 10 - 12 yearsd. Galapagos penguins live for 40 - 60 years6. Choose the correct option :At what age does the chick become completely independent?a. The chick becomes completely independent at 1-2 months.b. The chick becomes completely independent at 8-9 months.c. The chick becomes completely independent at 3-6 months.d. The chick becomes completely independent at 11-12 months.7. Choose the correct option :The average length of Galapagos penguin is :a. The average length of Galapagos penguin is 18 inches.b. The average length of Galapagos penguin is 21 inches.c. The average length of Galapagos penguin is 12 inches.d. The average length of Galapagos penguin is 14 inches.8. Choose the correct option : What color feathers does Galapagos penguin have?a. Galapagos penguin have white feathers.b. Galapagos penguin have grey feathers.c. Galapagos penguin have black feathers.d. Galapagos penguin have dark brown feathers.9. State true and false : Galapagos penguins are among the smallest of all penguin species.a. Trueb. False10. Choose the word that means the same as 'Succumb' from the paragraph.a. Playb. Survivec. Danced. Die from