Sharks and Dolphins: A Compare and Contrast Quiz

What type of animal is a shark?

• Fish

• Reptile

• Bird

• Mammal

Which feature do dolphins use to breathe?

• Skin

• Lungs and blowhole

• Fins

• Gills

How do sharks breathe?

• Through a blowhole

• Using gills

• Using lungs

• Through their skin

How many types of sharks exist?

• About 100

• Over 400

• Exactly 300

• Less than 50

Which environment do most dolphins live in?

• Swamps

• Oceans

• Lakes

• Freshwater rivers

Which of these is NOT a type of dolphin?

• Amazon River Dolphin

• Bottlenose Dolphin

• Pacific White-sided Dolphin

• Hammerhead Dolphin

What is the largest type of shark?

• Tiger Shark

• Great White Shark

• Whale Shark

• Bull Shark

Which statement is true about dolphin teeth?

• One row of teeth

• Many rows of teeth

• No teeth

• Teeth grow back

What is a common trait of both sharks and dolphins?

• Lay eggs

• Predatory behavior

• Have fur

• Warm-blooded

What role do sharks and dolphins play in their ecosystems?

• None

• Control overpopulation

• Producers of algae

• Prey for larger animals