Whales and Seaweed Quiz

What is the term used to describe whales playing with seaweed?

• Swimming

• Kelping

• Diving

• Surfacing

According to the 2011 study in New South Wales, how did researchers describe whale interactions with seaweed?

• Aggressive behavior

• Mating rituals

• Playful behavior

• Hunting technique

What have researchers deduced about the reasons whales play with seaweed?

How many kelping events have been compiled by the new research mentioned in the article?

• Over 50 events

• Over 100 events

• Over 200 events

• Over 500 events

Where do sightings of whales playing with kelp usually occur?

• In regions where kelp is scarce

• In regions where kelp is abundant

• Only in shallow waters

• Only in deep ocean waters

Which species of whale is most commonly seen engaging in kelp play in videos and photos?

• Blue whales

• Gray whales

• Humpback whales

• Orca whales

Why are humpback whales often seen by beach goers and whale-watching boats?

• They tend to migrate closer to shore and are more active at the surface compared to other baleen whales

• They are attracted to the sounds of boats and people

• They come to the shore to rest

• They are less common than other whale species

How long can whales play with or use kelp according to drone video observations?

• Up to 15 minutes

• Up to 30 minutes

• Up to an hour

• Indefinitely

What has provided a new way of studying whale behavior such as kelp play?

• Satellite tracking

• Underwater cameras

• Drones

• Sonar technology

Why has kelp play been mostly documented in Australia, the United States, and Canada?

• These regions have a larger number of whales

• These regions have a larger number of people who go whale-watching and use social media to share observations

• Kelp is only found in these regions

• International laws prevent documentation in other regions