This Dolphin is a Robot!

If a robot dolphin is autonomous, it _______.

• is larger than a real dolphin

• is operate by remote control

• can swim without humans helping it

• has slick gray skin

Which phrase from the article tells you the meaning of autonomous?

• "able to move around on their own"

• "an 8 foot long robot"

• "even more lifelike"

• "already in captivity"

Why do people want marine mammals to stay out of captivity?

• People like to watch them in the parks

• The marine mammals harm many people in parks

• Marine mammals travel up to 60 miles a day in the wild, and cannot do this in a park

• The parks are overcrowded by marine mammals

Would you swim with a great white shark if it was ever created as a robot?

(There is no right or wrong answer- BUT you should be able to support your reason)

• YES, that sounds like fun!

• NO, I'd still be afraid!

What is the goal of Edge Innovations?

• Increase the number of marine mammals that live in tanks at parks

• Destroy all of the robots that have been made

• Make it illegal to bring marine creatures to parks

• To reduce the number of dolphins and other animals living and performing at marine parks.

According to the article, what is an engineer?

• a remote control

• people who design machines and other structures

• a person that takes care of the marine mammals

• A place where marine mammals stay