Whales Playing with Seaweed Quiz

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

• Swimming

• Kelping

• Diving

• Surfacing

How many examples of whales playing with seaweed have been collected on social media?

• Over 50 examples

• Over 100 examples

• Over 200 examples

• Over 150 examples

According to the 2011 study in New South Wales, what did these interactions of whales with seaweed indicate?

• Aggressive behavior

• Playful behavior

• Hunting behavior

• Mating behavior

What is a possible useful component of whales interacting with seaweed, as mentioned in the article?

• Using the seaweed to communicate

• Using the seaweed to build shelters

• Using the seaweed to scratch an itch or flick away parasites

• Using the seaweed to attract mates

Where do sightings of whales playing with kelp usually occur?

• In regions where kelp is scarce

• In regions where kelp is abundant

• Only in coastal areas

• In deep ocean waters

Which species of whale is most commonly seen engaging in kelp play according to the text?

• 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

• They are attracted to the sounds of boats

• They come to shore to rest

• They are less common than other baleen whales

In which countries has kelp play by whales been documented?

• Australia, the United Kingdom, and Japan

• Australia, the United States, and Canada

• New Zealand, South Africa, and Mexico

• Norway, Russia, and Iceland

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

• Up to 30 minutes

• Up to an hour

• Up to 15 minutes

• Up to 2 hours

What are the three criteria that a behavior must meet to be considered play, according to animal researchers?

• Voluntary and enjoyable, different from serious behaviors, and shows the animal is stressed

• Voluntary and enjoyable, similar to serious behaviors, and shows the animal is hungry

• Voluntary and enjoyable, different from serious behaviors, and suggests the animal is in good health

• Involuntary and stressful, different from serious behaviors, and suggests the animal is in good health