Manatee Quiz

How much can a manatee weigh?

• 500 pounds

• 800 pounds

• 1,500 pounds

• 1,200 pounds

What is the favorite activity of manatees?

• Hunting for prey

• Sunbathing on rocks

• Grazing for food

• Swimming at high speeds

How long can manatees stay underwater before needing to surface for air?

• 3-5 minutes

• 1-2 minutes

• 10-12 minutes

• 6-8 minutes

What percentage of air can manatees replace with a single breath?

• 90%

• 100%

• 70%

• 50%

What is the order that manatees belong to?

• Sirenia

• Carnivora

• Primates

• Rodentia

What was the size of the Stellar's sea cow?

• 20 feet long

• 40 feet long

• 30 feet long

• 10 feet long

What is the major threat to manatee survival caused by human activities?

• Toxic algae blooms

• Loss of warm-water habitats

• Boat traffic and collisions

• All of the above

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

Where do up to 60% of Florida manatees spend their winters?

• Caves

• Power plant outflows

• Underwater volcanoes

• Deep sea trenches