- 1. What is the scientific name for a pilot whale?
A) Megaptera novaeangliae
B) Orcinus orca
C) Balaenoptera musculus
D) Globicephala
- 2. How many species of pilot whales are commonly recognized?
A) 1
B) 3
C) 2
D) 4
- 3. Pilot whales are known for their strong social bonds and are often found in groups called?
A) Gaggle
B) Schools
C) Pods
D) Swarm
- 4. Pilot whales are known for their _______ diving behavior.
A) Continuous
B) Surface
C) Deep
D) Shallow
- 5. Pilot whales are known for their distinctive _______ fin.
A) Dorsal
B) Pectoral
C) Tail
D) Anal
- 6. How do pilot whales communicate with each other?
A) Using scent cues
B) Using body language only
C) Through physical contact
D) Using a variety of clicks and whistles
- 7. What family do pilot whales belong to?
A) Delphinidae
B) Phocoenidae
C) Balaenopteridae
D) Ziphiidae
- 8. Pilot whales have a _____-shaped head and a bulging forehead.
A) Hexagonal
B) Cone
C) Flat
D) Melon
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