Whale Learning Quiz

What is a key characteristic that makes whales similar to humans?

• They have feathers.

• They give live birth.

• They are cold-blooded.

• They live on land.

Which type of whale uses teeth for hunting?

• Toothed whales

• Baleen whales

• Blue whales

• Humpback whales

How do toothed whales locate their prey?

• By using echolocation

• By using their eyesight

• By using their sense of smell

• By following the sun

What material are baleen plates made of?

• Bone

• Keratin

• Cartilage

• Calcium

What is the primary diet of baleen whales?

• Seaweed

• Plankton

• Seals

• Large fish

What is the largest animal to have ever lived on Earth?

• Elephant

• Blue whale

• Brontosaurus

• Tyrannosaurus Rex

What role do whales play in the ocean ecosystem?

• They are scavengers.

• They are primary producers.

• They are decomposers.

• They are at the top of the food chain.

How do whales contribute to reducing climate change?

• By cleaning the ocean

• By consuming carbon dioxide

• By fertilizing phytoplankton

• By producing oxygen

What is a major threat to whale communication?

• Ocean noise pollution

• Oil spills

• Overfishing

• Climate change

What is the main reason for the decline in whale populations?

• Natural predators

• Commercial hunting

• Lack of food

• Disease