Dolphin Behavior and Communication

Dolphin Behavior and Communication

Assessment

Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

Created by

Ethan Morris

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The video explores the fascinating world of bottlenose dolphins, highlighting their intelligence, social structures, and communication methods. Dolphins travel in pods and use complex sounds for communication and hunting. They are fast swimmers with excellent vision, often working as a team to catch prey. Interestingly, dolphins enjoy human interaction and share similarities with humans, such as breathing air.

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the term used to describe the social groups in which dolphins travel?

Pods

Herds

Schools

Flocks

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do bottlenose dolphins primarily communicate with each other?

Through body language

By using a complex system of squeaks, whistles, and clicks

By changing colors

Through telepathy

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What technique do dolphins use to catch fish more effectively?

They use nets

They dive deep to catch fish

They push their prey onto the shore

They wait for fish to come to them

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the top speed that dolphins can reach?

15 mph

25 mph

18 mph

10 mph

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do dolphins often seem to enjoy human company?

They are trained by humans

They need humans to find food

They come to the surface to breathe like humans

They are curious about humans