Siete orcas encallan en costa argentina; rescatan a seis

Siete orcas encallan en costa argentina; rescatan a seis

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Biology, Science

6th - 8th Grade

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Argentinian rescuers and volunteers saved six out of seven orcas stranded on a beach in Mar Chiquita, Buenos Aires. The rescue involved local authorities, prefecture agents, firefighters, and marine biologists. While six orcas were returned to the sea, one died on the shore. The cause of the stranding is unknown, but disorientation is suspected. A necropsy will be conducted on the deceased orca to investigate further.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where were the orcas found stranded?

On a beach in Mar Chiquita, Buenos Aires

In the Amazon rainforest

Near the Andes mountains

In the city of Buenos Aires

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many orcas were successfully returned to the sea?

None

Seven

Six

Five

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the role of the local authorities in the rescue operation?

They called for international help

They ignored the situation

They organized a rescue operation

They relocated the orcas to a zoo

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one possible reason mentioned for the orcas' stranding?

They were chased by predators

They were disoriented

They were searching for food

They were migrating

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is planned to understand the cause of the orca's death?

A rescue mission

A public protest

A necropsy

A press conference