Questions
- What is the largest species of fish found in the ocean?
- Which marine animal is known for its ability to change color and blend into its surroundings?
- What is the main function of a whale’s baleen plates?
- Name the sea creature that is famous for its long, flowing tentacles and is often called the “immortal” animal.
- Which marine mammal is known for its complex communication skills and is often called the “sea canary”?
- What is the term for the underwater mountain ranges formed by volcanic activity on the ocean floor?
- Which species of jellyfish is considered one of the most venomous creatures in the ocean?
- What type of marine plant forms the foundation of most oceanic food chains and produces much of the Earth’s oxygen?
- Name the deep-sea creature known for its bioluminescent glow and predatory behavior.
- Which ocean zone is characterized by darkness, cold temperatures, and high pressure, and begins at about 200 meters below the surface?
Answers:
- Whale Shark
- Cuttlefish or Octopus (both can change color)
- To filter food from the water during feeding
- The Turritopsis dohrnii jellyfish (known as the “immortal” jellyfish)
- The Sperm Whale
- Mid-ocean ridges
- Box Jellyfish
- Phytoplankton
- Anglerfish
- The Abyssal Zone