Marine Mammals Quiz

What is the largest creature on the planet?

• Blue Whale

• African Elephant

• Giraffe

• Great White Shark

Which group of marine mammals includes seals, walruses, and sea lions?

• Pinnipeds

• Sirenians

• Mustelids

• Cetaceans

What differentiates a manatee's tail from a dugong's?

• Dugongs' tails are larger

• Manatees' tails are flat and paddle-like

• Dugongs have a flat and paddle-like tail

• Manatees have a bi-lobed fluke

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Which marine mammal uses echolocation?

• Dugong

• Toothed Whales

• Sea Otter

• Blue Whale

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What is the primary method of insulation for sea otters?

• Thick Fur

• Blubber

• Swimming Fast

• Mud Coating

Which marine mammals are known for forming pods?

• Pinnipeds

• Cetaceans

• Sea Otters

• Sirenians

How do dolphins organize hunts?

• Using their tails

• With their calls

• By swimming in circles

• Through echolocation

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What adaptation allows marine mammals to dive deep?

• Swim bladders

• Gills

• Efficient use of oxygen

• Ability to hold breath for days

Which marine mammal has the closest living relatives being hippos?

• Manatees

• Cetaceans

• Pinnipeds

• Sea Otters

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What is the main diet of baleen whales?

• Large fish

• Other whales

• Plankton, krill, and small fish

• Seaweed

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