Obtaining food – True or false

Humpback whales use a technique called bubble net feeding to catch fish. They blow bubbles to form a net around fish, preventing escape. The whales then swim upwards through the net, consuming large amounts of fish in one go.

What unique method do humpback whales use to catch their food?

• They wait for fish to come to the surface.

• They dive deep and catch fish from below.

• They create a circle of bubbles.

• They use their tails to stun fish.

How do humpback whales prevent fish from escaping?

• By trapping them against the ocean floor.

• By creating a net of bubbles around them.

• By swimming faster than the fish.

• By using their large mouths to scoop them up.

What is the purpose of the bubble net created by humpback whales?

• To trap fish within a confined area.

• To confuse predators.

• To signal other whales.

• To create a playful environment.

What do humpback whales do after creating the bubble net?

• They wait for the fish to tire out.

• They dive deeper to catch larger fish.

• They swim upwards through the net to catch fish.

• They swim away to find more fish.

What is the term used to describe the feeding method of humpback whales using bubbles?

• Bubble net feeding.

• Bubble swirl technique.

• Bubble trap method.

• Bubble circle hunting.