Unit 9 Test

Front

What order do dolphins and whales belong to?

Back

Cetacea

Front

Which of the following is NOT a trait of marine mammals?

Back

Gills

Front

What act was enacted to legally protect marine mammals like dolphins and whales?

Back

Marine Mammals Protection Act of 1972

Front

What special ability do Bottlenose Dolphins use when hunting?

Back

Echolocation

Front

Which of the following is not a pinniped?

Back

Otter

Front

Define 'Cetacea'.

Back

The order of marine mammals that includes dolphins and whales.

Front

What are the main characteristics of marine mammals?

Back

Warm-blooded, have hair, nurse their young, and breathe air.

Front

What is echolocation?

Back

A biological sonar used by dolphins and other animals to locate objects by reflecting sound waves.

Front

What is the significance of the Marine Mammals Protection Act of 1972?

Back

It provides protection for marine mammals from hunting and harassment.

Front

Name a trait that distinguishes pinnipeds from other marine mammals.

Back

Pinnipeds have flippers and are adapted to both land and water.