Why do marine mammals rely on sound rather than vision underwater?

Underwater Acoustic World of Whales and Dolphins

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Olivia Brooks
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Sound travels faster in water than in air.
Water is too dark for vision.
Sound can travel long distances in water.
Marine mammals have poor eyesight.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What unique ability do dolphins have that is rare among nonhuman mammals?
Sound imitation
Fast swimming
Echolocation
Deep diving
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do dolphins use their signature whistles?
To identify and communicate with each other
To scare predators
To navigate through water
To attract mates
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to dolphin behavior when a single boat approaches?
They start whistling and form a cohesive group.
They become aggressive.
They dive deeper into the water.
They ignore the boat.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What property of the ocean allows whale sounds to travel globally?
High salinity
Low-frequency sound propagation
Ocean depth
Warm water currents
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the initial reaction of biologists to the idea of long-range whale communication?
They immediately started researching.
They were skeptical.
They ignored it.
They were excited and supportive.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main source of noise pollution in the ocean?
Human ships
Seismic activity
Marine life
Wind and waves
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