Octopus Knowledge Quiz

What percentage of the Earth's surface is covered by the ocean?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

The Pacific day octopus is named after:

• A Greek god

• Cyane, a water nymph

• A famous scientist

• Its habitat

What organ do octopuses use to drill into shells?

• Tentacle

• Beak

• Radula

• Sucker

Approximately how many neurons does a common octopus's brain contain?

• 50 million

• 90 million

• 130 million

• 200 million

Where is the research team searching for octopuses in the text?

• Hawaii

• Great Barrier Reef

• Moorea

• Galapagos Islands

What is the specific type of octopus the research team is looking for?

• Giant Pacific octopus

• Blue-ringed octopus

• Common octopus

• Pacific day octopus

What unusual prey has a Giant Pacific octopus been seen eating?

• Sharks

• Birds and an otter

• Sea turtles

• Jellyfish

According to Tatiana, an octopus's diet is influenced by:

• The time of day

• The complexity and variety of its environment

• Its age

• The presence of predators

What is unique about the octopus mentioned in the text?

What feature allows an octopus to escape predators or squeeze through tight spaces?