The Dolphin Who Loved Games

What is the primary method dolphins use to communicate with each other?

• Echolocation

• Body language

• Chemical signals

• Visual signals

Which part of the dolphin's brain is responsible for processing sound?

• Cerebellum

• Cerebrum

• Medulla oblongata

• Auditory cortex

Dolphins are known to play games with objects. What scientific term describes this behavior?

• Altruism

• Play behavior

• Tool use

• Social learning

What is the main component of a dolphin's diet?

• Plankton

• Seaweed

• Fish

• Crustaceans

How do dolphins use echolocation to find objects underwater?

• By emitting light waves

• By producing electric fields

• By sending out sound waves

• By using magnetic fields

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Which of the following is a common game that dolphins play?

• Hide and seek

• Catch with seaweed

• Tag with fish

• Racing with boats

What adaptation allows dolphins to hold their breath for extended periods?

• Large lung capacity

• Efficient oxygen storage in muscles

• Ability to slow heart rate

• All of the above

How do dolphins benefit from playing games?

• Improves hunting skills

• Strengthens social bonds

• Enhances cognitive abilities

• All of the above

What is the average lifespan of a bottlenose dolphin in the wild?

• 10-15 years

• 20-30 years

• 40-50 years

• 60-70 years

Which scientific concept explains the buoyancy of dolphins in water?

• Archimedes' principle

• Newton's third law

• Bernoulli's principle

• Pascal's law