Animals of the Ocean Quiz

What is the main characteristic of fish that allows them to live underwater?

• They have fur.

• They have wings.

• They have gills.

• They have lungs.

What do fish use to help them move easily through the water?

• Their beaks and claws

• Their fur and legs

• Their wings and tails

• Their scales and fins

Why do most fish live in saltwater?

• Because they can't survive in freshwater

• Because saltwater is warmer

• Because most water on Earth is salty

• Because they like the taste

How do salmon find their way back to the stream where they were born?

• By using a map

• By following the sun

• By using their strong sense of smell

• By listening to the sound of water

What happens to a fish if it is removed from water?

• It will start to walk

• It will grow wings

• It will die quickly

• It can breathe air easily

What is a group of fish traveling together called?

• A flock

• A school

• A herd

• A pack

What is unique about the way fish sleep?

• They sleep with their eyes closed

• They sleep on land

• They float or hide while resting

• They sleep during the day only

What is the largest group of vertebrates on Earth?

• Mammals

• Birds

• Reptiles

• Fish