WWF Website Whale Conservation

What is the weight range of a whale?

• 10-100 tons

• 20-200 tons

• 30-300 tons

• 40-400 tons

Which of the following is NOT a habitat for whales?

• Southern Chile

• Arctic

• The Galápagos

• Sahara Desert

What is the main threat to whales from shipping?

• Collisions with ships

• Entanglement in fishing gear

• Pollution

• Noise disturbance

Which country continues commercial whaling despite the ban?

• United States

• Iceland

• Japan

• Norway

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How does climate change affect whales?

• Increases their population

• Improves their habitats

• Reduces their food availability

• Makes them migrate less

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What is WWF doing to protect whales?

• Establishing whale sanctuaries

• Shifting shipping lanes

• Curtailing seismic surveys

• All of the above

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What is the main focus of the Protecting Whales and Dolphins Initiative?

• Reducing bycatch in fishing gear

• Reducing underwater noise from shipping

• Protecting critical cetacean habitats

• All of the above

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Which species is NOT related to whales?

• Dolphins

• Seals

• Sharks

• Turtles

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How can you help with whale conservation?

• Join WWF's Action Center

• Make a gift to WWF

• Raise awareness

• All of the above

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