vaquitas are cool

how many vaquitas are left in the world

• 10

• 20

• 45

• 3

Answer explanation

There are only 10 vaquitas left in the world, making the correct answer choice 10.

the water they are adapted to is....

• warm water

• cold water

Answer explanation

The correct choice is warm water because the statement indicates that the organisms are adapted to warm water specifically.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is the primary threat to vaquitas?

• Climate change

• Illegal fishing

• Pollution

• Habitat loss

Answer explanation

The primary threat to vaquitas is illegal fishing, which has led to a drastic decline in their population.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

In which body of water are vaquitas found?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Gulf of California

• Pacific Ocean

Answer explanation

Vaquitas are found in the Gulf of California, making it the correct choice among the given options.

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NGSS.MS-ESS3-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What is the average lifespan of a vaquita in the wild?

• 7 years

• 30 years

• 10 years

• 21 years

Answer explanation

The average lifespan of a vaquita in the wild is 21 years, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

How big do they get?

• 6ft

• 4ft 10in

• 4ft 11in

• 5ft 3in

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 4ft 11in, as they reach a maximum size of 4 feet 11 inches.

What does the name "vaquita" stand for?

• dolphin

• little cow

• sea bird

• big cow

Answer explanation

The name 'vaquita' stands for 'little cow', not dolphin, sea bird, or big cow. This makes 'little cow' the correct choice.

The vaquita population has grown since 1997

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The statement is false because the vaquita population has actually decreased since 1997, making the correct answer choice False.

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NGSS.HS-LS4-5

What dose the black rings around their mouths and eyes have to do with anything

• to see better

• to let other animals know that they are blind

• it has to do with their food

• because when they are young they are poisoned

• there name (little cow)

Answer explanation

it has to do with their food

what do most vaquitas eat

large or small fish