Marine quiz

Killer whale photograph by Jayne Herbert

1. What type of animals are dolphins?

A. Fish
B. Amphibians
C. Mammals
D. Reptiles

2. What is the largest living animal in the world?

A. White shark
B. Elephant
C. Basking shark
D. Blue whale

3. How many arms does an octopus have?

A. Ten
B. Eight
C. Four
D. Twelve

4 How much faster does sound travel through water than air?

A. Five times
B. Ten times
C. Twice
D. Twenty times

5. Which of these is a mollusc?

A. Crab
B. Oyster
C. Anemone
D. Barnacle

6. Which dolphin can swim the fastest?

A. Striped dolphin
B. Spotted dolphin
C. Common dolphin
D. Bottlenose dolphin

7. What do basking sharks eat?

A. Squid
B. Plankton
C. Seaweed
D. Fish

8. Which of these substances are found in the sea?

A. Salt
B. Gold
C. Uranium
D. Silver

9. Which seal is most frequently found around the West Country?

A. Common seal
B. Grey seal
C. Harbour seal
D. Fur seal

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