Marine Mammal Protection Act Overview

Marine Mammal Protection Act Overview

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Hillary and Amber discuss the Marine Mammal Protection Act, highlighting its purpose to conserve marine mammals like sea lions, whales, and dolphins. They emphasize the importance of maintaining a 50-meter distance from these animals to prevent harm and ensure their safety. The act, established in 1972, has successfully protected endangered species by prohibiting hunting. Despite its success, public awareness remains low, and many people unknowingly violate the act. The video stresses the need for increased education and awareness to ensure compliance and protect marine life.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the Marine Mammal Protection Act?

To protect and conserve marine mammals

To increase fishing quotas

To regulate shipping lanes

To promote marine tourism

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the minimum distance you should maintain from sea lions according to the Act?

50 meters

20 meters

10 meters

100 meters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to keep a distance from sea lions?

They are not protected by law

To prevent separation of mothers and pups

They are always aggressive

They are not dangerous

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In what year was the Marine Mammal Protection Act established?

1992

1982

1972

1962

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a major reason for the creation of the Marine Mammal Protection Act?

To protect endangered and threatened species

To increase marine mammal hunting

To regulate seafood trade

To promote marine sports

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a significant success of the Marine Mammal Protection Act?

Recovery of species like elephant seals

Expansion of fishing areas

Decline in marine mammal populations

Increased marine pollution

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common misconception about the Marine Mammal Protection Act?

Many people are unaware of its existence

It allows hunting of marine mammals

It is not legally binding

It only applies to whales

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