Quiz on Orcas

What is the term used to describe the stiff bristles that orcas have instead of teeth?

• Baleen

• Dorsal

• Marine

• Pod

Which of the following is not a type of orca mentioned in the text?

• Resident orcas

• Transient orcas

• Offshore orcas

• Coastal orcas

What do resident orcas mainly feed on?

• Marine mammals

• Fish

• Seals

• Sharks

Why have orcas been in the news in recent years?

• Because of their hunting skills

• Because of their pod structure

• Because of problems related to captivity

• Because they are the largest dolphins

How do researchers believe different races of orcas interact with each other?

• They frequently breed with each other

• They rarely interact where their ranges overlap

• They always hunt together

• They do not have different races

What percentage of the public say the absence of orcas at a marine park would not affect their desire for admission to visit?

• 71%

• 69%

• 80%

• 91%

According to the text, what is one of the main concerns about orcas in captivity?

• They are unable to swim 100 miles a day.

• They are separated from their family and placed with unrelated orcas.

• They perform tricks for an audience.

• They live up to 90 years in the wild.

As of February 2018, how many orcas were in captivity in eight countries?

• 60

• 165

• 50

• 100

What is the average life span of wild orcas?

• 12 years

• 30 years

• 50-80 years

• 100 years

What is the average age of death for orcas in marine parks?

• 12 years

• 30 years

• 50-80 years

• 100 years