Humpback Whales and Their Feeding Behavior

Humpback Whales and Their Feeding Behavior

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Aiden Montgomery

FREE Resource

The video follows Rick as he observes humpback whales feeding by spraying water and using bubble nets. He encounters a school of giant tuna and narrowly escapes being caught in the whales' feeding frenzy. The video highlights the importance of maintaining a safe distance from these protected marine animals.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action do the whales take to sift for prey?

They spray water through their mouths.

They dive deep into the ocean.

They jump out of the water.

They swim in circles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What alerts Rick that the whales are about to dive for feeding?

The presence of other marine animals.

The movement of the boat.

The slapping jaws and slashing whales.

The sound of the ocean waves.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What almost traps Rick during his encounter with the giant tunas?

Bubble nets.

A whirlpool.

A fishing net.

A school of dolphins.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Rick manage to escape the bubble nets?

By pulling away quickly.

By calling for help.

By diving deeper.

By swimming faster.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What surprises Rick during the close encounter with the humpback whales?

A narrow miss by a third whale.

A school of fish surrounding him.

A sudden change in water temperature.

A whale jumping over him.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Rick observe about the tunas and bait fish?

They are hiding in the coral reefs.

They are jumping out of the water.

They are moving towards the humpback whales.

They are swimming away from the whales.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the closest Rick has been to being swallowed by a whale?

When he was caught in the bubble net.

When he was on a boat.

When he was diving with dolphins.

When he was swimming near the shore.