Whale Wonders Quiz

What are the two main subgroups of cetaceans?

• Toothed whales and baleen whales

• Seals and sea lions

• Dolphins and porpoises

• Sharks and rays

What is a unique feature of whale anatomy that helps them in aquatic life?

• Gills for breathing

• Vertical tail fins

• Horizontal tail fins

• Scales for protection

How do toothed whales like dolphins navigate and hunt?

• Using their sense of smell

• By following ocean currents

• Using visual cues

• Through echolocation

What is the primary diet of baleen whales?

• Large fish and seals

• Krill, plankton, and small fish

• Coral and sponges

• Seaweed and algae

What is the role of whale songs in baleen whales?

• To communicate and attract mates

• To mark territory

• To scare away predators

• To navigate the ocean

What is the narwhal's tusk actually?

• A horn

• An elongated canine tooth

• A decorative feature

• A sensory organ

How does whale poop benefit ocean ecosystems?

• It attracts predators

• It acts as a fertilizer

• It creates dead zones

• It pollutes the water

Which whale species holds the record for the deepest dive?

• Humpback whale

• Sperm whale

• Cuvier’s beaked whale

• Blue whale

What is a 'whale fall'?

• A type of whale migration

• A seasonal whale gathering

• A whale's diving technique

• A whale carcass supporting deep-sea life

What is the estimated lifespan of some bowhead whales?

• 50 years

• 300 years

• 100 years

• 200 years