World Book Trivia Quiz For Kids--11/5-under The Sea
Questions and Answers
- 1.
How many eggs can a female lobster lay at one time?
- A.
One
- B.
Hundreds
- C.
Thousands
Correct Answer
C. ThousandsExplanation
The female lobster lays thousands of eggs at one time. They stick to her body until they hatch.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of the following is NOT a type of dolphin?
- A.
Marine
- B.
Arctic
- C.
River
Correct Answer
B. ArcticExplanation
There are two general types of dolphins. Marine dolphins live in nearly all the oceans. River dolphins live in fresh or slightly salty water.Rate this question:
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- 3.
How do clams eat?
- A.
Using their teeth
- B.
Using their head
- C.
Using their siphon
Correct Answer
C. Using their siphonExplanation
Clams have no head and no teeth. They breathe and eat through a tubelike body part called a siphon. The siphon can be stretched to reach food and water if the animal is buried in mud or sand.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Coral is formed from millions of tiny __________.
- A.
Sand particles
- B.
Animals
- C.
Rocks
Correct Answer
B. AnimalsExplanation
Coral is a rocky limestone structure formed by millions of tiny animals. These animals are called coral polyps. Coral grows in many shapes and many beautiful colors.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the smallest type of turtle?
- A.
Bog turtle
- B.
Sea turtle
- C.
Toy turtle
Correct Answer
A. Bog turtleExplanation
The largest turtle is the leatherback turtle. It grows from 4 to 8 feet (1.2 to 2.4 meters) long. The smallest turtle is the bog turtle. It grows only about 4 inches (10 centimeters) long.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the lump called on a beluga whale's forehead?
- A.
Ball
- B.
Coconut
- C.
Melon
Correct Answer
C. MelonExplanation
The beluga has a large lump on its forehead. This lump is called the melon. The melon helps the whale make and hear sounds.Rate this question:
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- 7.
A whale is a type of fish.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
A whale is a large ocean animal that looks somewhat like a fish. But it is not a fish. Instead, it is a mammal.Rate this question:
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- 8.
All sharks are meat-eaters.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
All sharks are meat-eaters. Most of them eat live fish, including other sharks. Most sharks eat the fish whole, or they tear off large chunks of flesh. Some sharks crush the fish before eating it. Others bite off small pieces of flesh from large fish. Sharks also feed on dead or dying animalsRate this question:
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- 9.
Sea grass grows in the water around all continents except __________.
- A.
South America
- B.
Australia
- C.
Antarctica
Correct Answer
C. AntarcticaExplanation
Sea grass is a flowering ocean plant. Sea grass grows in waters around all the continents except Antarctica. There are many different kinds.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Seaweeds are not true plants.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
There are thousands of kinds of seaweeds. All of them are algae. Algae are not true plants. They do not have true roots, stems, leaves, or flowers.Rate this question:
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