Dolphin Quiz

What is the main food source for dolphins?

• Insects

• Fish and squid

• Berries

• Plants

What is the purpose of the layer of fat, or blubber, under the dolphin's skin?

• To help them fly

• To protect them from predators

• To keep warm in cold water

• To help them breathe underwater

What is the fastest speed that some dolphins can briefly travel?

• 10 kilometres per hour

• 20 kilometres per hour

• 29 kilometres per hour

• 40 kilometres per hour

What is the main responsibility of female dolphins in raising their young?

• Hunting for food

• Building a shelter

• Teaching the calves to swim

• Nursing and caring for the calves

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What is the main threat faced by dolphins in the ocean?

• Overpopulation

• Habitat loss

• Excessive sunlight

• Lack of food