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