Whale Play Quiz

What do whales often play with in the ocean?

• Sand

• Seaweed

• Rocks

• Shells

What is the playful behavior of whales with seaweed called?

• Swimming

• Diving

• Kelping

• Jumping

Which of the following is NOT a type of whale mentioned in the text?

• Gray whale

• Blue whale

• Humpback whale

• Northern right whale

What type of whales are most often seen with kelp?

• Humpback whales

• Blue whales

• Orca whales

• Beluga whales

How long can whales play with or use kelp?

• Up to an hour

• All day

• A few minutes

• A week

What is a common reason people see humpback whales?

• They are close to shore

• They are very rare

• They are very small

• They are very quiet

What do whales do with seaweed during kelping?

• Eat it

• Lift and balance it on their head

• Throw it away

• Use it as a bed

What long-term benefits does play have for animals?

• Boosts coordination and movement skills

• Makes them sleepy

• Causes them to eat more

• Makes them angry

What do many species of invertebrates do on whales?

• Hitch a lift or live on them

• Run away from them

• Eat them

• Sing to them

What have grey whales off the coast of Mexico done?

• Approached humans for help with whale lice

• Swum away from humans

• Eaten all the seaweed

• Built nests