Whale Facts Quiz

What is the average life span of whales?

• unknown

• 100 years

• 50 years

• 200 years

What type of diet do whales have?

• Carnivore

• Herbivore

• Omnivore

• Insectivore

How long can whales be?

• Up to 120 feet

• Up to 98 feet

• Up to 50 feet

• Up to 75 feet

What is the weight range of whales?

• 500 pounds to 200 tons

• 300 pounds to 100 tons

• 100 pounds to 50 tons

• 200 pounds to 150 tons

What do baleen whales feed on?

• Plankton

• Small fish

• Seaweed

• Krill

What is the 'horn' of a narwhal actually?

• A tusk

• A spike

• A fin

• A tooth

How far do gray whales migrate annually?

• Up to 20,000 miles

• Up to 15,000 miles

• Up to 5,000 miles

• Up to 10,000 miles

What are the two types of whales?

• Deep sea and Coastal

• Atlantic and Pacific

• Toothed and Baleen

• Large and Small

What do toothed whales use their teeth for?

• Hunting and eating

• Fighting

• Digging

• Attracting mates

What can be heard for miles underwater?

• Whale calls

• Water currents

• Ship engines

• Fish swimming

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