Baleen Whales Feeding and Anatomy

Noah, a naturalist at Dana Wharf, introduces a video on whale classification and feeding strategies. He explains the differences between toothed and baleen whales, highlighting the blue whale as the largest animal. The video includes a kitchen experiment to simulate baleen feeding, demonstrating how baleen whales filter feed using keratin plates. Viewers are encouraged to design their own baleen whale models at home.

What are the two main groups of whales based on their feeding strategies?

• Toothed whales and baleen whales

• Grey whales and bowhead whales

• Blue whales and humpback whales

• Odontocetes and dolphins

What is the largest animal that has ever lived on Earth?

• Grey whale

• Bowhead whale

• Blue whale

• Humpback whale

What material is baleen made of?

• Bone

• Cartilage

• Keratin

• Calcium

How do baleen whales feed?

• By chewing their food

• By swallowing their prey whole

• By filtering food through baleen plates

• By using their teeth to bite and swallow

What do baleen whales primarily eat?

• Plankton

• Seaweed

• Krill and small fish

• Large fish

How does the baleen function during feeding?

• It stores food for later

• It filters water and traps food

• It chews the food

• It grinds the food

What is the purpose of the practical demonstration in the video?

• To demonstrate the size of a whale's mouth

• To compare different types of whales

• To simulate the filtering process of baleen whales

• To show how to cook krill

What household items were used to simulate the baleen feeding process?

• Plants and soil

• Clothes and shoes

• Books and papers

• Marbles and toys

What challenge does the narrator give to the viewers?

• To draw a picture of a whale

• To write a story about whales

• To create a model of a baleen whale

• To find a real baleen plate

What is the main goal of creating a baleen whale model at home?

• To practice art skills

• To understand the filtering process

• To compare different whale species

• To learn about whale anatomy