Aparece ballena muerta en playa de Ipanema

Aparece ballena muerta en playa de Ipanema

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Biology, Geography

9th - 10th Grade

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A dead humpback whale was discovered on Ipanema beach in Rio de Janeiro. Biologist Rafael Carvalho estimated the whale, weighing around 25 tons, had been dead for several days due to decomposition. The cause of death remains unknown. Authorities are working on removing the whale and have advised the public to stay away. Whale strandings are common in Brazil due to their geographical location, but this year has seen an unusual increase in such events.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the estimated weight of the whale found on Ipanema Beach?

15 tons

25 tons

35 tons

45 tons

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current plan for dealing with the whale's remains?

Leave it on the beach

Bury it on the beach

Remove it by sea or land

Burn it

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why have authorities advised people to stay away from the whale?

It might be dangerous

It is a protected species

It is in a state of decomposition

It is still alive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do whales often strand on Brazilian beaches?

They are migrating between breeding and feeding areas

They are escaping predators

They are attracted to the warm waters

They are looking for food

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is unusual about the whale strandings this year?

They have been limited to one beach

They have only involved small whales

They have decreased significantly

They have occurred with unusual frequency