Humpback Whales Quiz

Why do humpback whales travel thousands of miles every year?

• They travel to find food and have babies.

• They travel to escape from sharks.

• They travel to find warmer water.

• They travel to find new places to live.

What do humpback whales eat in the cold water?

• Seaweed

• Fish and shrimp called krill

• Plankton

• Sea turtles

How do scientists know which humpback whale is which?

• They give each whale a name.

• They put tags on their tails.

• They look at the markings on their bellies.

• They take pictures of their eyes.

Humpback whales give birth to their babies in which location?

• Arctic Ocean

• Tropical and subtropical waters

• Antarctic Ocean

• Mediterranean Sea

What happens to the number of humpback whales in the North Pacific after they were listed as an endangered species?

• The number of humpback whales increased.

• The number of humpback whales decreased.

• The number of humpback whales remained the same.

• The number of humpback whales became extinct.

What are some of the ways that humpback whales communicate with each other?

• Through vocalizations and songs

• By using body language and gestures

• Through echolocation

• By changing skin color

Imagine you are a humpback whale. What would you miss the most about your home in the warm water when you travel to the cold water to eat?

• The abundance of food

• The warm temperature

• The presence of other marine animals

• The clear water visibility

Think about a time you had to travel somewhere new. What was it like to be in a new place? How did you feel?

What are some things you can do to help protect animals, like humpback whales, that are endangered?

• Support organizations that protect marine life

• Ignore environmental issues

• Pollute the oceans

• Hunt endangered species