Whales and Seaweed Interaction 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, what did these interactions of whales with seaweed indicate?

• Aggressive behavior

• Playful behavior

• Hunting techniques

• Mating rituals

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What is one of the practical uses of seaweed for whales as mentioned in the article?

• To find food

• To navigate

• To scratch an itch or flick away parasites

• To communicate with other whales

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

• Over 50

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 500

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

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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 is kelp play more often documented in Australia, the United States, and Canada?

• These regions have the most kelp forests

• These regions have a larger number of people observing and sharing their observations on social media

• These regions have strict regulations on whale-watching

• These regions have the clearest waters

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

• Up to 30 minutes

• Up to an hour

• Up to two hours

• Indefinitely

What has provided a new way of studying whale behavior with kelp?

• Submarine expeditions

• Satellite tracking

• Drones

• Deep-sea cameras

According to the text, what are the three criteria that define animal play?

• Voluntary, enjoyable, and different from serious behaviours

• Involuntary, stressful, and similar to serious behaviours

• Voluntary, stressful, and exaggerated

• Involuntary, enjoyable, and similar to serious behaviours