Blubber Experiment Quiz

What is the primary function of blubber in marine mammals?

• To insulate them from cold temperatures

• To store food for later use

• To protect them from predators

• To help them swim faster

What materials are needed to create the insulated bag in the experiment?

• A stopwatch and a ruler

• A large mixing bowl and a thermometer

• Four zipper quart-size bags and shortening

• Ice water and a spoon

How is the non-insulated bag prepared in the experiment?

• By using a spoon to add more shortening

• By placing one inside-out bag inside a right-side-out bag

• By adding shortening between two bags

• By filling it with ice water

What was the temperature inside the non-insulated bag during the experiment?

• 67 degrees

• 0 degrees

• 42 degrees

• 25 degrees

How much warmer was the insulated bag compared to the non-insulated bag?

• 15 degrees warmer

• 10 degrees warmer

• 30 degrees warmer

• 25 degrees warmer