Vocabulary 1
serving as the starting point; simple
basic
to move between places or habitats
migrate
True or False: Whales do not pause between themes.
True
True or False: Whales sing for only one reason.
False
Fill in the blank: Each dolphin has a _____________ sound.
unique
one part of a whole
element
a rule or piece of advice about how to behave
guideline
How long can a whale song last?
10-30 minutes
Fill in the blank: The songs ______________ guidelines for a specific group of whales.
communicate
What does the dolphin use to see in murky water?
It uses clicks to "see" where it is at.
to stop for a short time
pause
to organize or arrange
coordinate
What do whales do when a song ends?
Fill in the blank: Whale songs are used by males to attract _________.
females
To alert other dolphins of danger
to hold or include something
contain
to try to win something that others are trying to get
compete
What ONE of the sounds an element can make?
groans, moans, roars, thrills, cries, snores, growls, whistles, chirps
What do female whales do to respond to a male whale's song?
They slap the water with their fins.
What do dolphins have on top of their heads?
blowholes
to rise to the top
surface
the most powerful
dominant
How many themes does a whale song CONTAIN?
Without whale songs, what would happen to whales during migration?
They could be separated.
True