Exploring the Oceans: A Virtual Field Trip Quiz

What percentage of the Earth is covered by oceans?

• Around 60%

• Less than 30%

• More than 70%

• About 50%

What year did the celebration of Earth Day begin?

• 1990

• 1980

• 1970

• 1960

Which act made it illegal to hunt whales in the United States?

• Endangered Species Act

• Marine Life Protection Act

• Marine Mammal Protection Act

• Ocean Conservation Act

What is the primary reason whales were historically hunted?

• For sport

• For scientific research

• For their meat

• For their blubber

What is the primary use of whale oil in the past?

• Cooking

• In cosmetics

• Fuel for lamps

• Medicinal purposes

Which species of whale was not commonly hunted for oil?

• Blue whale

• Sperm whale

• Right whale

• Humpback whale

What is the main reason the whaling industry declined?

• Public protests

• Discovery of petroleum

• International laws

• Decrease in whale populations

What type of photography does Brian Skerry specialize in?

• Portrait

• Landscape

• Wildlife

• Underwater

How deep can the deepest diving whales swim?

• Up to 2000 meters

• Up to 1000 meters

• More than 3000 meters

• Up to 500 meters

What unique feature do the Galápagos Islands have?

• They are completely underwater

• Each island is a single volcano

• They are entirely man-made

• They are floating islands