WorksheetsGiant Squid
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 50mins
On page 7, what was found in the center of the ambergris from the whale's stomach?
A smelly substance
A squid
A beak
Perfume
On page 6, which clue told the amateur naturalists that whales may have been in a wrestling match with an enormous beast?
The whale was cut and bleeding.
The whale had circular scars on its head and jaws.
The whale was found dead.
The whale was seriously injured.
On page 13, how does a squid escape from predators?
It uses its tentacles to fight.
It uses its beak to bite the predator.
It uses its 8 arms.
It uses its funnel to rocket backward.
On page 16, what does the giant squid's name "Architeuthis" mean?
The Chief Squad
Clyde Roper
Scientists
Giant Squid
On page 25, how do deep-sea creatures see in the dark?
They use flashlights.
The sunlight shines through the water.
They produce their own living light.
Their eyes glow.
What type of squid is shown on page 27?
A southern calamari squid
A glass squid
A oval squid
A humboldt squid
On page 28, what did the squid do when Clyde moved in to get a closer look at it?
Started moving its arms and tentacles.
Tried to get back into the water.
Slapped the fishermen and Clyde with its tentacles.
Nipped Clyde with its beak.
On page 31, Clyde used a "Crittercam". What is a "Crittercam"?
An underwater camera Clyde used when scuba diving
A video camera that can be attached to sea animals.
A video camera Clyde put on his boat to watch sea animals.
A waterproof camera to take pictures of ocean life.
On page 33, why did scientists use a kayak to approach the sperm whale?
The yellow boat attracts the whale.
The scientists can reach the whale easier.
A motor boat might scare the whale.
The scientists wanted to pet the whale.
On page 45, what is one reason giant squid are not kept in aquariums?
An aquarium is too cold.
An aquarium is too deep.
Giant squid need to live with whales.
Giant squid aren't designed to handle walls.
