Seahorse Quiz

Why do seahorses get their names?

• Because they can change colors like a chameleon.

• Because they have pouches like kangaroos.

• Because their profiles resemble a horse.

• Because they have long snouts like aardvarks.

How do seahorses swim compared to other fish?

• They swim horizontally.

• They swim vertically, or upright.

• They swim in large groups.

• They swim by using their long snouts.

What can seahorses do like a chameleon?

• They can swim vertically.

• They can flutter their dorsal fins.

• They can move their eyes independently of each other.

• They have pouches like kangaroos.

What do seahorses use to blend into their surroundings?

• Their long snouts.

• Their ability to swim vertically.

• Their color changing ability.

• Their dorsal fins.

What is the primary diet of seahorses?

• Seaweed and algae.

• Plankton, crustaceans, and shrimp.

• Small fish and squid.

• Coral and sea grass.

What type of passage is this?

• science fiction

• realistic fiction

• non-fiction

• fantasy

How does a seahorse's ability to change color help it survive?

• It can swim faster

• It can attract mates

• It can blend into its surroundings so predators cannot see it

• It can breathe out of water

The underlined word "maneuver" in the sentence "While they use fins to move through the water, they aren't able to maneuver as well as fish that swim horizontally" means:

• bump into objects

• feel water currents

• wiggle its tail

• perform a quick or skillful move

What did you learn about seahorses today?