Whales and Their Use of Seaweed

What is one of the uses of seaweed for whales besides play?

• Building homes

• Flicking away parasites

• Attracting mates

• Finding directions

What is one of the parasites that whales flick away using seaweed?

• Sea lice

• Sea turtles

• Sea stars

• Sea urchins

What do whales do with seaweed during kelping?

• Eat it

• Balance it on their rostrum

• Use it as a nest

• Throw it away

What behavior do whales show when sharing kelp patches?

• Fighting

• Sleeping

• Cooperative behaviors

• Ignoring each other

What are the three criteria for a behavior to be considered play?

• Voluntary, enjoyable, and different from serious behaviors

• Mandatory, stressful, and incomplete

• Boring, repetitive, and serious

• Dangerous, risky, and harmful

What other benefits might kelping have for whales besides play?

• Reducing bacterial growth

• Making them hungry

• Causing them to sleep

• Making them aggressive

What technology is likely to capture more whale kelping in the future?

• Submarines

• Satellites

• Drones and better cameras

• Telescopes

What does kelping show us about humpback whales?

• They are aggressive

• They are solitary

• They are gentle and inquisitive

• They are nocturnal

What is the main topic of the article?

• Whale migration patterns

• Whales using seaweed

• Whale communication

• Whale diet

What is the purpose of the article being republished?

• For commercial use

• Under a Creative Commons license

• For educational purposes only

• As a private document