Whales Playing with Seaweed

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

• Swimming

• Diving

• Kelping

• Floating

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

• Aggressive behavior

• Mating rituals

• Playful behavior

• Hunting techniques

What practical uses might whales have for playing with seaweed?

• To increase their speed

• To scratch an itch or flick away parasites

• To communicate with other whales

• To prepare for migration

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

• Over 50

• Over 100

• Over 200

• Over 300

Where do sightings of whales playing with kelp usually occur?

• In regions where kelp is scarce

• In regions where kelp is abundant

• In deep ocean waters

• Near the polar ice caps

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

• Blue whales

• Gray whales

• Humpback whales

• Orca whales

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

• Up to 30 minutes

• Up to an hour

• Up to two hours

• Up to 15 minutes

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

• Satellite tracking

• Underwater cameras

• Drones

• Ship-based observations

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

• These countries have more advanced technology

• These regions have a larger number of kelp forests

• These regions have a larger number of people who engage in whale-watching and use social media

• These countries have more funding for marine research

What is one reason why whales might play with kelp according to the text?

• To find food

• To improve their coordination and movement skills

• To communicate with other whales

• To sleep better